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Can I claim a 17 yr old daughter as a dependent if she makes more than $10,000 a year?
When she files her income tax is it true that if she doesn't claim herself as a dependent that I still can, no matter how much she makes?
3 Answers
- Anonymous9 years ago
No, that's not true.
You have to be able to show that she didn't support herself. If she did support herself, you cannot claim her.
Edit, get IRS publication 501 and read it. For Qualifying CHILDREN, the test is not whether or not you supported her, it's whether or not SHE supported HERSELF. This was a major change in 2005. Tro's response is outdated (as are many of the posts on this board) and reflects the rules from 2004 and before.
- acmeravenLv 79 years ago
Under age 19 and a student you are good to go. She cannot claim her own dependency on her return.
- troLv 79 years ago
the only reason you would not since at 17 she is your dependent if she lives in your household 6 months and you provide more than 50% of her support
she might be providing more than 50 % of her support with the $10000 income but yes, it would mean she would only claim her standard deduction to reduce her taxable income and pay taxes on the excess
gross income test formerly was a condition but it is no longer, it might eventually come down to who pays more than 50% of her support
