Judy1
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Probably not, if she has a job. She's too old for you to claim her as a qualifying child, even if she's still a student, unless she is totally and permanently disabled. But if she doesn't have over $3400 gross income for the year, and you provide over half of her support, then you can still claim her as a qualifying relative, which is the only other way to claim a dependent. If she does have over $3400 income though, you can't claim her as a dependent even if you provide ALL of her support.
Most of the answers above are totally or partially wrong, so don't just follow them. |
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Wayne Z
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How much does she make?
The cut off for students is 24. If your child makes over $3400 for 2007, then NO you can not claim them. |
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Charlie & Angie G
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Judy is correct most of the answers are totally or completely wrong. See table 5 on page 10 pub 501
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf |
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Gary
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Quite a few of your earlier responsers need to review what a "Qualifying Relative" is. You can claim your 25 year old as a dependent as a qualifying relative. Four tests have to be met. 1. Relationship (your child), 2. Gross Income - If you dependent made less than $3,300, 3. Support - Did you provide over one half support for your dependent?, and 4. Not a qualifying child (in your case your dependent is older than 24). If your dependent worked, she of he can file to get all tax withholdings return. |
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MukatA
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Yes. You can't claim her as your Qualifying Child but you can claim her under Qualifying Relative. Here are the requirements:
1. The person cannot be your qualifying child or the qualifying child of anyone else.
2. The person either (a) must be related to you in one of the ways listed under Relatives who do not have to live with you, or (b) must live with you all year as a member of your household (and your relationship must not violate local law).
3. The person's gross income for the year must be less than $3,300.
4. You must provide more than half of the person's total support for the year. |
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Don
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Not unless she is disabled. |
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Angel of Mercy
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As long as you claim head of household and she is listed as a dependent that no one else can claim and she has been dependent upon you for support more than 6 months last year. |
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Tivogal
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i don't believe so if she s 25. Ask your accountant or a tax preparer. |
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miyazaki75
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NO |
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Dr. Deth
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MAYBE if she is a full time student with no or little income and doesn't claim herself on her own return - talk to a tax accountant/CPA |
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extra_37
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Only if totally or permanently disabled. |
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Classy Granny
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If she or he is living with you because they are a student and you are supporting them yes. If they are employed, file their on taxes and just still live at home the answer is no. |
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blue eyes
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My boyfriend claimed me as a dependent when I was a full-time stay at home mom. So I'm assuming yes. If your child is working and not making alot of money, they might qualify for the EIC credit. |
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duce
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Yes, as long as you are taking care of them |
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