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March 15, 2021

Child receiving Social Security

  • March 15, 2021
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I have a child that received more Social Security benefits in 2020 than the mother received in actual income.  The money was for several years.  Can the parent still claim the child who is 15 as a dependent?

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    qbteachmt
    Level 15
    March 15, 2021

    You might want to bookmark this links and read the IRS guidance.

    Interactive wizards portal for determining dependency:

    https://www.irs.gov/help/ita


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