Is there an age limit on claiming my children as dependents?
Age is a factor in the qualifying child test, but not the qualifying relative test. As long as the following dependency exemption tests are met, you may claim him or her: 1. Qualifying child or qualifying relative test; 2. Dependent taxpayer test; 3. Citizenship or resident test; and 4. Joint return test. Refer to Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information. Q: What is a split refund? A: A split refund lets you divide your refund, in any proportion you want, and direct deposit the funds in up to three different accounts with U.S. financial institutions. Q: Should I notify the IRS of my change of address? A: Yes, if you move, you need to notify the IRS of your new address. We can change our records so that any tax refunds due to you or any other IRS communications will reach you in a timely manner.
Age will not prevent you from claiming your children as dependents. As long as the following four dependency exemption tests are met, you may claim him or her: • Citizenship test. • Joint return test. • Gross income test. • Support test. Refer to Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information, orTax Topic 354, Dependents for more information.
Age will not prevent you from claiming your children as dependents. As long as the following four dependency exemption tests are met, you may claim him or her: • Citizenship or Resident test. • Joint return test. • Gross income test. • Support test. Refer to Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information, or Tax Topic 354 , Dependents for more information.
