This IRS Tool Tells You If You Can Claim a Dependent
If you are caring for someone, be it a child or a family member, chances are you can declare them a dependent and receive a tax credit. But the rules can be tricky. This IRS tool tells you if you can claim someone as a dependent.
Let’s say your adult child graduates from college but returns to work full time. Whether you can claim it for taxes depends on several factors. You can read all the rules for applying for dependents here , but the IRS makes it pretty easy to figure out your own unique situation with its online tax assistant. It takes about 15 minutes and asks you a series of questions about your arrangements and then gives you a simple answer.
On Reddit, welliamwallace has created a helpful flowchart to help you make a decision as well. Check out both resources from the links below.
Who can I declare as a dependent? | IRS via Reddit