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    dan0_50 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 24, 2008, 09:40 PM
    Dependent on Taxes
    Why am I not allowed to claim my 17 yr old son as a dependent on Turbo Tax?
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    Feb 25, 2008, 07:20 AM
    To answer this we need a bit more information about your situation:

    1. Is your son living with you?
    2. Are you providing more than half his support?
    3. Are you divorced or separated, and you are not the custodial parent?
    4. Is your son an American citizen?
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    Feb 25, 2008, 07:23 AM
    In addition to ebaine's questions, did TT give you any explanation?
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