Can I claim my 18 year old son as a dependent who lives with me and earns $10,000 in wages ?
Answer:
There are 5 dependency tests to qualify as a dependent. The gross income test for dependents only applies to dependents 19 or older and not a full time student under age 24. If the other 4 dependency tests are met he does qualify.
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