Can my parents claim me as a dependent if I graduated in May 2020?
Sophia Bowman 
Yes, the student graduated. However, since the student was in school for 5 months, he or she can still be a dependent, and, if so, would best allow his or her parents to claim tuition expenses. If the student was not a dependent, however, the student should claim the expenses.
What age can I stop claiming my child as a dependent?
You can claim dependent children until they turn 19, unless they go to college, in which case they can be claimed until they turn 24. If your child is 24 years or older, they can still be claimed as a “qualifying relative” if they meet the qualifying relative test or they are permanently and totally disabled.
Do you have to pay taxes on a dependent child’s income?
In addition, if your child owes tax on their income, you (or the child’s guardian) are responsible for paying the owed tax. You may be able to include your dependent child’s dividend and interest income on your tax return. If you report this income on your return, your child will not have to file their own tax return.
Do you have to file a tax return if your spouse is a dependent?
** You must file a return if your spouse files a separate return and itemizes deductions and your total income is $5 or more. Tax Year 2019. If your dependent is claimed on your tax return, they may still be required to file an income tax return of their own. The requirements vary by filing status and age.
Can a dependent claim their own exemption on a tax return?
Your dependent cannot claim their own exemption if you already claim an exemption for them on your tax return. They will need to check the box on their return indicating that someone else is claiming them on a tax return. They can check this box when they prepare their return on efile.com.
Can a child file their own tax return?
Yes, your daughter would file her own income tax return to get a refund. If your daughter got a W-2 for 2016 and had federal income tax withheld, she should file a federal income tax return to get money back (refund). TurboTax Online has a Free version you may be able to use.
