Quick off the Wall Tax question for parents

[swimcatsmom]

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But to answer txtwinmom; you can claim your daughter even if she is in the dorms at college. 1 note to worry about however is if she makes any money at a part time job or any other income. As long as it’s below the minimum $3,xxx.00 (Can’t remember the limit right now); you are OK. If she makes more than that, and you want to still claim her, you will have to also claim that income.

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<p>??? Don’t think this is correct. My freshman daughter made @ $5,000 last year (including taxable portion of her scholarships). We claimed her as a dependent but do not have to claim the income - in fact cannot claim it. She filed a tax return as single to get back excess tax paid.</p>