Can my son still claim, on his taxes, his daughters while they are in college?

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My son's twin daughters are now in college and have Work Study positions.  Can my son still claim them on his taxes until they graduate?

tro · Accepted Answer

as long as they live 6 months in his home(away temporarily at school is still at home), they are not 24 and they do not provide more than 50% of their own support he claims them

Wayne Z · Answer

Normally, yes.

Most students under age 24 can still be claimed by their parents/guardians.

The exception would be if they are providing over 1/2 of their own support.

Anonymous · Answer

IRS Publication 501 has the criteria for claiming tax dependents.

Anonymous · Answer

Your son sounds like a greedy sponger, trying to get money off the government for his kids when they are old enough to get a part time jobs or student loans to support themselves. Or are they too precious to do that?

Judy · Answer

If they're under 25, and don't provide over half of their own support.

Slickterp · Answer

If he provides over half their support, yes.

olderwiser100a · Answer

contact the i.r.s.  their rules are so complicated that only they know what is going on.

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Can my son still claim, on his taxes, his daughters while they are in college?

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