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Dependents credits &
deductions calculator

Answer a few simple questions about your kids and you'll find out if you can claim them.

Dependents Credits &
Deductions Calculator
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Can I claim my child as a dependent?

Is this child younger than 19 years old (or younger than 24 years old if he or she is a full-time student)?

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Does this child have a gross income of less than $4,000?

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Did you provide more than ½ of the child's total support for the year?

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Does the child live with you for more than ½ of the year?

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Does the child pay for more than ½ of his or her own expenses?

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Check Good news! You may qualify for the following deductions and credits:

Dependent Exemption Per dependent, up to... $4,050

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Check Good news! You may qualify for the following deductions and credits:

Dependent Exemption Per dependent, up to... $4,050

Child & Dependent Care Credit For 2+ dependents, up to... $2,100

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) For 3+ dependents, up to... $6,269

Child Tax Credit Per dependent, up to... $1,000

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