Can I claim my CHILD as a Dependent because they are a Full-Time college Student? Answer

September 16, 2013
Written by: Fresh Start Tax

Can I claim my CHILD as a Dependent because they are a Full-Time college Student? Answer

 

Dependents & Exemptions – Question and Answer



Question: If I claim my daughter/son as a dependent because she is a full-time college student, can she claim herself as a dependent when she files her return?
 
Answer: If you can claim your daughter/son as a dependent on your income tax return, she cannot claim herself on her income tax return.
 
If an individual is filing his or her own tax return, and the individual can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return, the individual cannot claim his or her own personal exemption.
In this case, your daughter/son should check the box on her return indicating that someone else can claim her as a dependent.
 

Can I claim my CHILD as a Dependent because they are a Full-Time college Student? Answer

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