Date posted: May 1, 2008
I have a 17-year old daughter living at home who is a high school senior. Can I claim an exemption for her?
I have a 17-year-old daughter living at home who is a high school senior. Can I claim an exemption for her?
— Submitted by Patricia
Your daughter qualifies as your dependent (based on the information you provided). This means you can claim a dependency exemption for her ($3,500 in 2008). However, because she is no longer under age 17, you can't take a child tax credit for her. That $1,000 credit applies only for a qualified child who is under age 17.