can I claim my daughter who is 21 years old and is pregnant and lived with me all year?
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Hi - IRS rules regarding dependents under 24 years of age at the end of 2009 are that your daughter must be a student AND must not have provided for over half of her support during the year AND must not be filing a joint return. If those conditions are met then you may claim your daughter as a dependent.
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Lynne
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