Check out some similar questions!

barbw1959 · Mar 24, 2011, 09:38 PM

Can I claim my brother as a dependent and get ctc and eic?

joypulv · Mar 25, 2011, 02:11 AM

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.

joypulv · Mar 25, 2011, 02:21 AM

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.

ebaines · Mar 25, 2011, 06:04 AM

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.

barbw1959 · Mar 25, 2011, 05:56 PM

He is 19 now and a full time student

barbw1959 · Mar 25, 2011, 05:57 PM

Thank you your answers were very helpful