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Dependents

A dependent is a qualifying child or relative who relies on you for financial support. To claim a dependent for tax credits or deductions, the dependent must meet specific requirements.

Answer questions to see if you can claim someone as a dependent on your tax return

See the full rules for dependents

General rules for dependents

These rules generally apply to all dependents:

A dependent must be a U.S.

citizen, resident alien or national or a resident of Canada or Mexico
A person can't be claimed as a dependent on more than one tax return, with rare exceptions
A dependent can't claim a dependent on their own tax return
You can't claim your spouse as a dependent if you file jointly
A dependent must be a qualifying child or qualifying relative

Qualifying child

To qualify as a dependent, a child must also pass these tests:

Relationship: Be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, half-sister or -brother, stepbrother, stepsister, adopted child or the child of one of these
Age: Be under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time stude