Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury

How Would You Respond?

Tim:

 

My son still lives at home. Can I claim him as a dependent?

You:

 

How old is your son?

Tim:

 

He turned 25 last year.

You:

 

How much gross income did he earn?

Tim:

 

He worked as a part time bartender and made about $5,500 last year.

You:

 

What did you contribute toward his financial support?

Tim:

 

Well I paid for most of his living expenses, for example, housing, food, and medical.