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June 5, 2019
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My mother is claiming me as a dependant. Does that mean I claim my child as a dependant or does my mother?

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Best answer by AmyW

You cannot claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone's tax return. 

See the IRS Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return below:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Return/INF12139.html

Your mother may be able to your son if:

  • He is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
  • He lives with her for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
  • She provided more than half of his support for the tax year
  • She are the only person claiming him
See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child. 

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your son's support:

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AmyWAnswer
June 5, 2019

You cannot claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone's tax return. 

See the IRS Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return below:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Return/INF12139.html

Your mother may be able to your son if:

  • He is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
  • He lives with her for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
  • She provided more than half of his support for the tax year
  • She are the only person claiming him
See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child. 

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your son's support: