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andruito
March 7, 2025
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My son whom is 16 yrs old lived with his sister the whole of 2024, But I pay his room and board can I claim him as my dependent?

  • March 7, 2025
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    AmyC
    AmyC
    Employee
    March 7, 2025

    Probably not. In order to claim a dependent, they must have lived with you over half the year unless they were gone for temporary absences - like off at college or camp.

     

    Take a quick quiz,  Dependent or see  Publication 501 - Internal Revenue Service page 11 to determine if you qualify to claim the dependent.

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