You can't be claimed as a dependent at age 24. > To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and as of the end of the calendar year,

You can't be claimed as a dependent at age 24. > To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and as of the end of the calendar year, either be younger than 19 years old or be a student and younger than 24 years old. There is no age limit on claiming your child as a dependent if the child meets the qualifying relative test. http://www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources/Tools-&-FAQs/FAQs-for-Individuals/Frequently-Asked-Tax-Questions-&-Answers/Filing-Requirements,-Status,-Dependents,-Exemptions/Dependents-&-Exemptions/Dependents-&-Exemptions-2 http://www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources/Tools-&-FAQs/FAQs-for-In...