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Can I claim my 35 year old daughter on my taxes?

Author

Andrew Mclaughlin

Published Apr 04, 2026

When claiming adults as dependents, the IRS uses a test called “qualifying relative.” This is how you can claim your child who is over the age of 24 and still lives with you. If that adult child is related to you, by the IRS’s definition, that child fits into the qualifying relative category.

Can I claim my 37 year old as a dependent?

Can I claim him as a dependent? Answer: No, because your child would not meet the age test, which says your “qualifying child” must be under age 19 or 24 if a full-time student for at least 5 months out of the year. To be considered a “qualifying relative”, his income must be less than $4,300 in 2020 ($4,200 in 2019).

Can You claim your daughter as a dependent?

If you file your return claiming your daughter as a dependent and don’t provide her social security number (SSN) on your return, the IRS will not allow you to claim her as a dependent. You have two options: You may file your income tax return without claiming your daughter as a dependent.

Can a 30 year old work and still be a dependent?

Your daughter is usually still your dependent even if she works, and she can still be your dependent if she goes away to school. The IRS sets some reasonable limits, however. Your 30-year-old can’t live in your basement, earn as much or more than you do and take a few college classes without losing her dependent status.

When does my daughter lose her dependent status?

If she’s still in school when she turns 25, she loses her dependent status, and if she’s 21 years old and graduates in June, you can no longer claim her as your dependent. She must be a full-time student at the end of the tax year.

How old is your 24 year old dependent daughter?

24 year old dependent daughter; full time student. Never filed individually before. This year she made over $6300 but less than $10350. Must she file individually? Your question is academic.