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Child receiving Social Security

TLFORD
Level 2

I have a child that received more Social Security benefits in 2020 than the mother received in actual income.  The money was for several years.  Can the parent still claim the child who is 15 as a dependent?

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qbteachmt
Level 15

You might want to bookmark this links and read the IRS guidance.

Interactive wizards portal for determining dependency:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita


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