tx yr 2012: My client has married child 17 yrs old, child quit high school in 2011 so not student, but member of household in 2012. child has w2 income of 1,400.- for 2012, child nor his wife is filing 2012 return and neither is being claimed by anyone else. Can my client claim his 17 yr old child on his return 2012 return ?
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Answer is Yes
In general, qualifiers and complications do not enter the status of a dependent until age 18 is reached.
There are exceptions (of course) but none of which exist in your conversation. -
yes but only if child is not filing a return or filing to get a refund of withheld taxes.Believe nothing you have not personally researched and verified.Comment
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AND if the wife isn't working, probably living with your T/P all year, claim her too as qualifying relative.
I'd also recommend your client takes them on a one-way trip to the local employment office.
Shouldn't have to worry about claiming them next year!Comment
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