To claim a dependent for tax credits or deductions, the dependent must meet specific requirements. Answer questions to see if you can claim someone as a dependent on your tax …

Jun 15, 2025 · 2025 Dependent Filing Guide: New OBBBA rules cap the standard deduction at $15,750. Learn about the $2,700 Kiddie Tax limit and what credits you can claim.

Jan 10, 2025 · In general, qualified tuition and related expenses for education tax credits include tuition and required fees for enrollment or attendance at eligible post-secondary educational …

Sep 9, 2025 · Did education credits change for 2025? The AOTC and LLC credit amounts and eligibility rules haven’t changed — you can still claim up to $2,500 per student with the …

Jul 21, 2025 · More families can now qualify for the tax credit thanks to higher income phaseout thresholds. The credit now begins to phase out at: Before 2021, phaseouts kicked in at much …

Apr 22, 2025 · Learn who can be claimed as a dependent in 2025. Understand IRS rules for claiming children, relatives, or partners and unlock tax credits.

Jan 2, 2026 · To claim your child's income on your return, they must be a qualifying child dependent. You can use IRS Form 8814 to report your child's income on your tax return …

Aug 6, 2025 · An in‑depth 2025 guide for U.S. taxpayers to claim Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit, and Dependent Care Credit correctly on Form 1040. For families across the …

It’s also important to note that the Child Tax Credit (CTC) has its own age limit: the child must be under the age of 17. Full-time student status is not a factor here. For the 2025 tax year, the …

To claim a qualifying dependent, you must dig into the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) dependent eligibility rules before you file. Read on for details about claiming a dependent on …