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lilliandiana
Feb 4, 2006 - 7:03PM
claiming a child on taxes after he is 18

My divorce decree allowed my ex to claim "the minor child, G" (my older son)on his taxes. G is now 18, has always lived with me and still does. Since he is over 18 and thus no longer a minor, does the divorce decree still apply? or can I claim him as a dependant on my taxes now?

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Andrew Schwartz CPA
Feb 5, 2006 - 12:09PM
Re: claiming a child on taxes after he is 18

I would say that this depends on what the "age of majority" is in your state. In Massachusetts where I live, the age of majority is 21. Your tax preparer or divorce attorney should be able to let you know when someone reaches the age of majority in your state.

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