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  • Mar 24, 2011, 09:38 PM
    barbw1959
    I supported my younger brother last year but already filed my taxes, can I claim him
    Can I claim my brother as a dependent and get ctc and eic?
  • Mar 25, 2011, 02:11 AM
    joypulv
    You need to know that neither parent claimed him, and he had to have lived with you, and had no income. (If he had a small income, answer below.)
    You can file an amended return.
    You could have checked to see if you were entitled to the EIC without a dependent. I don't know why so many people seem to think you have to have one.
  • Mar 25, 2011, 02:21 AM
    joypulv
    Forgot that to be 'child' he must be under 19 on 12/31/10 or under 24 if a full time student.

    If under 17, you can claim the child tax credit. You can use 1040A form, not EZ.
  • Mar 25, 2011, 06:04 AM
    ebaines

    Your brother would have to agree to file an amended return in which he indicates that he is a dependent of someone else. This is likely to reduce his refund amount, and if he has already received a refund he will likely have to pay some back to the IRS.
  • Mar 25, 2011, 05:56 PM
    barbw1959
    Comment on joypulv's post
    He is 19 now and a full time student
  • Mar 25, 2011, 05:57 PM
    barbw1959
    Comment on joypulv's post
    Thank you your answers were very helpful

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