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    Dec 12, 2009, 08:02 PM
    What is the maximum age to declare a dependent non-working child?
    What is the maximum age of a non-working child to be able to claim him as a dependent of a Federal Tax return?
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    Dec 12, 2009, 08:57 PM

    There is no age limit.
    Your child can be your dependent as your Qualifying child (if under 19) or as Qualifying Relative (no age limit). Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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    Dec 15, 2009, 09:41 AM

    You may wish to read the rules regarding dependents starting on page 11, see the chart:
    http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
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