Who qualifies as a dependent?

Determining who is your dependent is a major part of calculating your tax liability, the this video runs down the basics of what goes into qualifying a dependent. Some of the results might surprise you.

UPDATE for 2023: The Income Test for a Qualifying Relative was increased to $4,700

0:00 Introduction
0:30 The Ground Rules
1:00 Who is a Qualified Child?
3:05 Who is a Qualified Relative?
6:05 Conclusion

Additional resources:

IRS Publication 17 "Your Federal Income Tax" https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf

IRS Publication 501 "Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf

IRS Form 2120 "Multiple Support Agreement" https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2120...

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Intro and background music: "Bluesy Vibes" - Doug Maxwell - YouTube Audio Library

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this video is for information and education only. It is not intended to be advice for specific tax situations. If you have questions regarding your specific situation, check the references above or consult a qualified tax professional.

The information in this video is based on tax law and IRS regulations as of date of publication.