Are grandparents allowed to claim a grandchild as a dependent on their taxes?

Yes, in California, grandparents are allowed to claim a grandchild as a dependent on their taxes. This is known as a Grandparent Dependency Exemption. However, they must meet certain criteria in order to qualify. Grandparents must not be claiming the grandchild as a dependent on their own taxes, and the grandchild must meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service for being a dependent. This means that the grandchild must be a US citizen, must be under 19 years old or be a full-time student under 24 years old, and must have lived with the grandparent for more than half the year. Additionally, the grandchild’s parents must not be claiming the grandchild as a dependent on their own taxes. Finally, the grandparent must provide more than half of the grandchild’s financial support. If all of these criteria are met, then the grandparent is allowed to claim the grandchild as a dependent on their taxes. This often allows the grandparent to receive tax deductions or credits that they would not be able to receive if they were not claiming the grandchild as a dependent.

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