Can I claim my son as a dependent if he is 17 and works?

To claim your child as your dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test: To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and either younger than 19 years old or be a "student" younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year.
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How much can a 17 year old make and still be claimed as a dependent?

A minor who may be claimed as a dependent must file a return if their income exceeds their standard deduction ($12,950 for tax year 2022). A minor who earns less than $12,950 will not owe taxes but may choose to file a return to receive a refund of withheld earnings.
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How much money can my child make and still be claimed as a dependent?

For 2022, a child typically can have up to $12,950 of earned income without paying income tax.
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Can I still claim my child as a dependent if they worked?

You can usually claim your children as dependents even if they are dependents with income and no matter how much dependent income they may have or where it comes from.
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Why doesn t my 17 year old qualify for child tax credit?

To be a qualifying child for the 2022 tax year, your dependent generally must: Be under age 17 at the end of the year. Be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or a descendant of one of these (for example, a grandchild, niece or nephew ...
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Can I claim my 18 year old as a dependent if she works?



Can you get earned income credit if your child is 17?

The child must be under 19 at the end of the year and younger than you or your spouse if you're filing jointly, OR, the child must be under 24 if they were a full-time student. There's no age limit for children who are permanently and totally disabled.
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How much tax credit do I get for my 17 year old?

The American Rescue Plan raised the maximum Child Tax Credit in 2021 to $3,600 per child for qualifying children under the age of 6 and to $3,000 per child for qualifying children ages 6 through 17.
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Can I claim my child if they made more than 4000?

Gross income is the total of your unearned and earned income. If your gross income was $4,400 or more, you usually can't be claimed as a dependent unless you are a qualifying child. For details, see Dependents.
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When can I no longer claim my son as a dependent?

To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and either younger than 19 years old or be a "student" younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year. There's no age limit if your child is "permanently and totally disabled" or meets the qualifying relative test.
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Do I have to claim my child's income if I claim them as a dependent?

Your dependent's earned income doesn't go on your return. Filing tax returns for children is easy in that respect. If you're the dependent in question, you might be asking, “Do I file taxes if I'm a dependent?” Even if you're a child, filing a tax return might be necessary depending on your income and circumstances.
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Will I get less money if my parents claim me as a dependent?

“If my parents claim me do I lose money?” If your parents claim you as a dependent on their taxes, they claim certain tax benefits associated with having a dependent. As a dependent, you do not qualify to claim those tax benefits. However, you may still need to file a tax return if you have income.
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How do I file taxes for my dependent child who works?

To claim a child's income on a parent's tax return, the child needs to be considered a qualifying child dependent of the parent. Parents can use IRS Form 8814 to elect to report their child's income on their tax return instead of the child filing their own return.
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Does my child working affect my tax credits?

My child has a part-time job – does this affect my benefits? No, they are still classed as a dependant so any income they have won't affect your benefits.
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What benefits can my 17 year old son claim?

Support for those aged 16 to 19
  • Jobseeker's Allowance. If you are 16 or 17, you will only be able to get Jobseeker's Allowance in exceptional circumstances. ...
  • Care to learn. ...
  • Parents' Learning Allowance. ...
  • Health costs. ...
  • Support in finding work. ...
  • 16-19 bursaries.
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Is a 17 year old a qualifying dependent?

Child Tax Credit – a qualifying child must be under age 17 and a U.S. citizen or national or a U.S. resident. Earned Income Tax Credit – a qualifying child does not have to meet the support test.
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Can I claim my son as a dependent if he is in college and works?

Should I claim my son as a dependent if he is in college and works? If your child meets these requirements and is a full-time college student, you can claim them as a dependent until they are 24. If they are working while in school, you must still provide more than half of their financial support to claim them.
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Is it better to not claim college student as dependent?

If a Student's Parents Do Not Claim Them as a Dependent on their Income Tax Returns, Will the Student Get More Financial Aid? Whether or not a student is claimed as an exemption on his parents' federal income tax returns has no impact on the student's eligibility for financial aid and scholarships.
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How much money can a dependent make and still be claimed 2022?

A child who has only earned income must file a return only if the total is more than the standard deduction for the year. For 2022, the standard deduction for a dependent child is total earned income plus $400, up to a maximum of $12,950. So, a child can earn up to $12,950 without paying income tax.
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What are the 6 requirements for claiming a child as a dependent?

The child must be: (a) under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), (b) under age 24 at the end of the year, a full- time student, and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), or (c) any age if permanently and totally disabled.
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What if my dependent has income?

A qualifying child dependent can make as much money as they want, as there is no income rule for these dependents. However, a qualifying relative can only make up to $4,400 in 2022, up from $4,300 in 2021. Your dependent might need to file a return if one of the special reasons to file a tax return applies to them.
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Can I get a stimulus check at 17 if I work?

Eligible taxpayers and their dependents of all ages, not just those under 17, will receive $1,400 stimulus checks. That means college students and adult dependents will be eligible for crucial aid, giving a lifeline to those who may live on their own and are working but are still claimed on their parents' taxes.
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Can you get a stimulus check at 17?

As long as you're not a full-time student or living at home, you cannot be claimed as a dependent, and thus would be eligible for a stimulus payment.
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How many hours can you work before it affects Child Tax Credit?

You can only claim tax credits if you work at least 16 hours a week and are either: responsible for a child under 16.
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How many hours can I work without it affecting my Child Tax Credits?

Working hours

If you are part of a couple with children, you are eligible for the 30-hour element if you jointly work at least 30 hours a week. This is providing one of you works at least 16 hours. Couples without children cannot add their hours together to qualify for the 30-hour element.
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Do Working Tax Credits stop when child reaches 16?

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will automatically stop CTC for a child from 1 September following their 16th birthday. You will need to contact HMRC if your child is staying on in education or approved training on 1 September, and subsequently as they turn 17, 18 and 19 years old, to ensure your payments continue.
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