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    lopezal Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 3, 2008, 06:29 AM
    Filing dependent
    I have a son, he is working a part time and the same time he studies, I help him, how can I file tax return
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    Jul 3, 2008, 07:00 AM
    Some questions which you need to answer for us to understand your situation better:

    1. How old is your son?
    2. If he is under 24, does he provide less than half of his own support, and does he live with you at least half-time? If he is between 19 and 24, is he a full-time student?
    3. If he is 24 or over, do you provide at least half his support, and is his income less than $3400?

    This will allow us to tell you whether you can claim your son as a dependent.
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    Jul 3, 2008, 07:07 AM
    My son is 19 I provide support, he lives with me, he is a part time student
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    Jul 3, 2008, 07:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by lopezal
    My son is 19 I provide support, he lives with me, he is a part time student
    By IRS rules he is not a quaifying child (if age 19-24 he must be a full time student to be a quaifying child), but he is a qualifying relative for you if his gross income for the year is less than $3,400 and if you provide at least half his support. Does he meet those two conditions?
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    Jul 3, 2008, 09:29 AM
    Yes, your son does not qualify as Qualifying child unless he is full time student for at least 5 months in a year.
    He can be Qualifying Relative if you meet the requirements. Read:
    Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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