You might not want to do that.
Posted By: Ask your tax pro on 2009-02-20
In Reply to: Claiming adult kids on your taxes - sm
Kids stop qualifying for a lot of tax credits when they turn 17 if they're claimed as dependents. If they file on their own, it works out better. Our 18 y.o. got a very nice tax refund from 2008, whereas it didn't make much of a difference for us putting him on our taxes.
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