Can you claim a child 17?

Answer 1

All of the rules for you and the child have to be met that would allow you to be able to claim an individual as a qualifying child (QC) dependent on your income tax form.

For all of the rules go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3. Personal Exemptions and Dependents

Qualifying Child

There are six tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child.

The six tests are

1 Relationship

2 Age

3 Residency

4 Support

5 Joint return, and

6 Special test for qualifying child of more than one person.

These tests are explained next.

Table 3-1 Overview of the Rules for Claiming an Exemption for a Dependent

Answer 2

The parents can claim the minor child as a dependent until age 18, and sometimes longer.

Whether or not this dependent will have any effect on how much tax they are required to pay depends on a variety of factors.

Answer 3

If you earn more than $5,700 and contribute substantially to your own living expenses, you'll probably be able to claim your child as a dependent. This is because your parents can't claim you as a dependent if you contribute more than 50 percent to your own support. If your parents are able to claim you, you can't claim anyone else, even if your parents don't actually list you on their tax return and use the exemption for you. If you don't qualify as their dependent, you can claim your own child.

Answer 4

The government recognizes children up to 18. Up to that age you can get social security and child support (if applicable).

Answer 5

Yes u can claim your 17 year old child on your taxes, as long as the child is still living under your roof. U can do this by claiming what is called "head of household".

Answer 6

Yes. They aren't an adult until they are 18 and if they still live in your home and you support them you can claim them on your taxes.