What is the cutoff age for a dependent

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April 14, 2025
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My son was 24 as of Dec31, 2024 in college and supported by me. Can I claim him as a dependent?

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Vanessa A

It depends. He would not be considered a qualifying child as the cut off age is 23 (UNDER 24)

If his total income was less than $5,050 you can still claim him as a qualifying relative. If his income was greater than that, then you would not be able to claim him at all.

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Gliebert49Author

Where is the option on your return for qualifying relative?

Vanessa A

When you walk through and answer the questions on your son, it will give you determine if he qualifies for the Other Dependent Credit. It is not a checkbox on the forms.

Basically, you do not do anything different than if he was a qualifying child, you just answer the TurboTax questions in regards to him and then you can claim the credit and head of household if he qualifies.

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