I have a client who is a mom. She is not filing this year because she didn't work, but she wants to know if her 18 year old can claim his siblings. I know what the dependent rules are, but thia sounds so far left. He made under 11K. What are your thoughts?

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kendrick03

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February 16, 2023
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I have a client who is a mom. She is not filing this year because she didn't work, but she wants to know if her 18 year old can claim his siblings. I know what the dependent rules are, but thia sounds so far left. He made under 11K. What are your thoughts?

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Best answer by Camp1040

What is the advantage? The 18 yr old will have zero tax, the siblings would be qualifying relatives at best, and the ODC is not refundable and EIC is not in the picture.

He is supporting the whole household on under 11k? Doesn't pass the smell test.

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What is the advantage? The 18 yr old will have zero tax, the siblings would be qualifying relatives at best, and the ODC is not refundable and EIC is not in the picture.

He is supporting the whole household on under 11k? Doesn't pass the smell test.

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kendrick03Author

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I know he isnt supporting the family. Thank you! That was my thoughts but I wanted to make sure I covered everything.

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TaxGuyBill

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You need to determine if the 18 year old is a dependent or not. For example, did the 18 year old provide over half of his own support?

https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/worksheet_for_determining_support_4012.pdf

If the 18 year old is not a dependent, nothing in your post indicates he can't claim his siblings. If he can claim them, he would receive the benefits, including the refundable Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Credit.

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