My 17 year old son has a part-time job that he only works on weekends. I'm assuming he'll get to file the 1040EZ this year, but can we still claim him as a dependent?
I would directly ask my accountant that question to make sure you don't mess up.
TurboTax is a program hubby has used for a long time and he loves it. It guides you through so many things and asks a lot of questions but I don't know the answer to your question.
When we have any doubt whatsoever, we ask our accountant. It is worth spending a little money with the accountant than taking a chance and being audited.
Being audited is not fun. It has happened to us 2 times. My hubby is a numbers man (accounting undergrad) and does things correctly. Ironically, the 2 times we were audited, he presented them with documentation and IRS ended up sending us a check!
Good luck!
Technically, at 17 he's a minor and most likely still living under your roof and eating food you provide and wearing clothes that you buy him. Yes, you can still claim him as a dependent (I was claimed on my parents until I graduated from college and moved out of the house). And, yes, he will most likely file a 1040EZ and will mark the box that shows he is claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return (which he should have also done when he completed his W4 when he started working at his job). I'm not an accountant - this is what I did up until 5 years ago. Consult with your accountant if you have any questions or concerns.
Yes, you can still claim him and he'll do his own 1040ez.
Yes you can still claim him. He will file a 1040EZ, just make sure he checks off that someone else claims him as a dependent - that is very important.
Thanks to all who answered my question. I appreciate your speedy responses.