Claiming Dependents on a Tax Return - Updated for 2024
SKU: 06-417-01-CPE
Credit Hours: 1
CPE Category: Taxes
CE Category: Federal Tax
Delivery Method: Online Video
Instructor: Jason Dinesen, LPA, EA
Course Description:
This course covers claiming dependents - qualifying children and qualifying relatives. The rules have some overlap but there are significant differences between the two. A qualifying child opens the door for more tax benefits and credits than a qualifying relative.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Define a qualifying child
- Define a qualifying relative
- Understand who can claim the kids in cases of divorce
- Understand the IRS’s "tiebreaker rules"