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MARYS
Level 2
May 6, 2020
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Could be a dependent

  • May 6, 2020
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When is it appropriate to use the designation, "Could be a dependent" on screen 1?

Is it subjective?  Is choice based upon best tax outcome for the individual or is there some criteria?

 

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IRonMaN
IRonMaN
Level 15
May 6, 2020

If they didn't provide over half of their own support is a pretty good starting spot.

Slava Ukraini!
    sjrcpa
    sjrcpa
    Level 15
    May 6, 2020

    It is based on the facts and the rules for claiming dependents. It is not based on the best tax outcome.

    The more I know the more I don’t know.
      qbteachmt
      qbteachmt
      Level 15
      May 6, 2020

      https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501

      "Publication 501 (2019), Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information"

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        scheunemanncpa
        Level 5
        May 7, 2020

        A parent can elect not to claim the dependent.  The dependent still does not claim themselves.  This is used when the parent's income is too high to get college credits and maybe the other dependent credit.  The student does not qualify for the refundable portion of the college credits.

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