At What Age Do You Stop Claiming Your Child on Your Taxes? (Most People Get This Wrong)

Описание: At what age do you stop claiming your child as a dependent?
The answer surprises a LOT of people.

Many taxpayers believe once a child turns 18, 21, or even 24, they automatically can’t be claimed anymore — and that’s simply not true. The IRS does not go by age alone. Dependency is based on rules, not assumptions.

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The Big Myth

“Turning 18 does NOT automatically disqualify your child.
Turning 21 does NOT automatically disqualify your child.


Qualifying Child Rules (Simple Breakdown)

You may still claim your child if they:
✔️ Are under 19
✔️ OR under 24 and a full-time student
✔️ Lived with you more than half the year
✔️ Did NOT provide more than half of their own support


What Happens After They ‘Age Out’

“Even when a child no longer qualifies as a qualifying child, they may still qualify as a Qualifying Relative.”

Explain:
• Income limit applies
• You must provide more than half their support
• No age limit for qualifying relatives


Common Mistakes Parents Make

• Letting kids claim themselves too early
• Assuming age = disqualified
• Missing credits they still qualify for
• Filing incorrectly based on bad advice