Taxes - Dependents GAME

Front

Can I claim my 26-year-old son, who works and made more than $4,300 in 2021, as a dependent?

Back

NO

Answer explanation

You cannot claim your 26-year-old as a dependent if he made more than $4,300 in 2021. Therefore, the correct answer is NO.

Front

Can I claim my baby as a dependent on my taxes if I started work in September and had my baby in March?

Back

YES

Answer explanation

The individual can claim the baby as a dependent since the baby was born during the tax year and meets the criteria for being a dependent.

Front

Who can claim the deduction if my boyfriend fully supports me, pays our full support including rent, and his mother wants to claim us as dependents?

Back

Boyfriend

Answer explanation

The boyfriend can claim the deduction since he provides full support, including rent, for both himself and his girlfriend. The boyfriend's mother cannot claim the deduction.

Front

My spouse has not worked all year except for a month. Can I claim him as a dependent?

Back

NO

Answer explanation

You cannot claim your spouse as a dependent if they have earned income for the year, even if it was only for a month.

Front

I am a single parent and my 18-year-old child is a full-time college student who earned $3,500 in 2021. Can I claim them as a dependent?

Back

YES

Answer explanation

Yes, you can claim your 18-year-old child as a dependent since they are a full-time college student and earned less than the IRS income limit for dependents.

Front

I provided more than half of the financial support for my parents who live in their own home. Can I claim them as dependents?

Back

YES

Answer explanation

You can claim your parents as dependents if you provided more than half of their financial support, even if they live in their own home.

Front

I pay for more than half of my 22-year-old college student daughter's expenses, and she earned $2,000 last year. Can I claim her as a dependent?

Back

YES

Answer explanation

Yes, you can claim your daughter as a dependent since you pay for more than half of her expenses and she earned less than the IRS threshold for gross income.

Front

Can I claim my 19-year-old son, who is not a student, lived with me all year, and made $5,000, as a dependent?

Back

NO

Answer explanation

You cannot claim your 19-year-old son as a dependent since he made $5,000, which exceeds the income limit for qualifying relatives. Therefore, the correct answer is NO.

Front

Can I claim my 20 year-old son, who earned $4,000 last year and lives at home while I paid all of his expenses, as a dependent?

Back

YES

Answer explanation

Yes, since my son earned less than $4,300 (the 2021 threshold) and you provided more than half of his financial support, he can be claimed as a dependent.