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    Feb 16, 2010, 01:17 PM
    Claiming a Dependent
    Daughter just turned 23 and graduated from college 5/09. Lives at home works and just pays her student loans which are high. Can we clain her as a dependent for 09? Also if we pay off some of her loans can we claim her for 2010?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 03:35 PM

    For 2009 you can, as long as she provided less than half her own support for the year. For 2010: no, unless she makes less than $3650 and you provide at least half her support.
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