Number of dependents: 3 kids + disabled adult family member - what can I claim?
Need help figuring out how many dependents I can claim on my taxes. I have 3 kids under 18 living with me full time and also take care of a disabled adult family member who lives in my house. Want to make sure I'm doing this right and getting all the credits I qualify for.
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Zara Shah
Tax pro here. You can claim all 4 as dependents if they meet the qualifying criteria. For the kids, they need to be under 19 (or 24 if students) and you provide more than half their support. For the disabled adult, they need to have lived with you all year, their gross income must be less than $4,700 (2024), and you must provide more than half their support. You might also qualify for additional credits like the Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents.
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Sean O'Brien
Thanks! Do you know what documents I need to prove the disabled adult dependent?
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Zara Shah
You'll want medical documentation of the disability, proof they live with you (bills/mail to your address), and records showing you provide their support (receipts, bank statements etc
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Luca Bianchi
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Mateo Gonzalez
im in the same boat, 3 kids + taking care of my mom. def claim them all! just make sure u have the right documentation incase u get audited
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Aisha Ali
dont forget about the earned income credit! its huge if u qualify
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Ethan Moore
facts 💯 got like 6k back last year from EIC alone
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Yuki Nakamura
Quick heads up - if the disabled adult gets SSI or disability payments, that might affect things. Make sure to report that correctly!
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Sean O'Brien
They get SSDI, does that change anything?
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Yuki Nakamura
SSDI counts as income for them, so youll need to check if it exceeds the $4,700 limit for 2024
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