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March 13, 2024
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If my daughter lived with me but made $13000 can I claim her as a dependent

  • March 13, 2024
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Best answer by VolvoGirl

Yes you can claim her if she is under 24 and a full time student no matter how much she makes.

 

You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one. To file a separate return for your dependent you need to set up a new account. Online is only good for one return per account. You can use the same email address for 5 accounts. They can probably use the Free Edition. How to start a new online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-onli...

 

She doesn't have to file if she only had W2 income under 13,850 but can file to get back any withholding taken out in boxes 2 or 17.  But you don't get boxes 4 or 6 back.  If you got a 1099Misc or 1099NEC you have to file it as self employment income no matter how small the amount. 


Be sure on their return they check the box that says they can be claimed on someone else’s return. If their only income is W2 and under 13,850 they do not have to file a return except to get back any withholding taken out.


Filing requirements for a dependent
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/children-dependents/help/do-i-need-to-file-my-own-taxes-if-i-m-a-d...

 

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March 13, 2024

It depends. How old is your daughter? is she a full time student?

You can claim your daughter as a dependent on your 2023 taxes as long as she meets the  requirements listed in the link below:

Who can I claim as my dependent?

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March 13, 2024

She is 17 and a full-time student. Our cpa told us since she made over $4700, she cannot be our dependent. I don't understand.

March 13, 2024

Based on what you have told us, your CPA's answer seems to be confusing qualifying child with qualifying relative.

 

You can take your daughter as a dependent if she is under 19, does not provide more than half of her own support, and must have lived with you for more than half the year.

 

You can see the other requirements on page 27 in Pub 17.

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