Can I claim my child as a dependent if they have a job?
Your child can still be claimed as your dependent as long you are still supporting them financially.
To be a qualifying child, your dependent must:
Be related to you
Be under 19 (or a full-time student under 24)
Live with you for at least half of the year
Rely on you for financial support
In addition, you must be the only one claiming them as a dependent. If you share custody of the child, it’s important to know which of you will claim them as a dependent.
Can I get the Child Tax Credit if my dependent has a job/earns income?
As long as you are still providing more than half of their financial support, your child can still qualify for the Child Tax Credit. Of course, they must meet all the other requirements as well.
If your child doesn’t qualify for the Child Tax Credit, they may still qualify for a $500 credit for other dependents.
Can I claim my child as a dependent if they are over 18?
Your child can qualify as a dependent up to age 24 if they are enrolled full time as a student and meet all the other eligibility requirements. They must be related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption (in some cases, foster children may qualify as well), and they must live with you for at least half of the year.
Should my dependent file their own return?
If they earned more than $12,400 or they have more than $1,100 of unearned income for the year, your dependent will need to file their own return.
Can I claim my child as a dependent if they file a tax return?
Your child can still qualify as a dependent if they file their own taxes. They will indicate that someone else claims them as a dependent on their return.
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