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    Jan 31, 2008, 10:47 AM
    Claiming a Child
    Can I claim my daugter on my taxes if she is still attending college, and 26 yrs old?
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    Jan 31, 2008, 11:26 AM
    No - to qualify as a dependent the child must meet the age test, which is that she must be under the age of 24 if a full-time student, or under the age of 19 if not, or be permamently and totally disabled.
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    Feb 1, 2008, 11:05 PM
    Hold on there, guys!

    If she has no income or income that is LESS than $3,400 annually, then the parent CAN claim her as a dependent if he/she proviodes over half of her support.
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    Feb 2, 2008, 07:11 AM
    You can claim a dependent under Qualifying child or a Qualifying Relative. Your daughter may still be elligible under Qualifying Relative.
    AtlantaTaxExpert has given requirements for Qualifying Relative.
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    Feb 3, 2008, 07:15 PM
    Agreed.
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