If my son is listed on his Grandmothers Section 8 housing voucher, can I claim him as a dependent on my taxes?

It depends. When you add someone as a dependent in TurboTax, we'll ask you a series of questions to make sure you can claim them and let you know if they qualify as a dependent on your return.  In order to determine if you can claim your son as a dependent, you will need to establish if they meet the following requirements.

Qualifying child

• They are related to you.
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
  • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
• They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They lived with you the entire year.
• They made less than $4,050 in 2017.
• You provided more than half of their financial support. More info