Sergio wants to know if he can claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent on his income tax return. Sarah lives at home with her parents all year. Sergio provides $11,500 for her support (i.e., food, shelter, and transportation). Sarah, age 18, made $13,250 last year by acting and working as a cashier at a restaurant. Sarah saved $9,000 of her income and spent $4,250 on clothes and entertainment. Can Sergio claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent for income tax purposes?

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Sergio can claim Sarah as a dependent because she meets all the criteria. She is his daughter and lives with him all year, she is under the age of 19 (or under 24 if a full-time student), and she did not provide more than half of her own support. Sarah's gross income of $13,250 is less than the threshold for the year, which is $4,300 for a qualifying child. Therefore, she passes all the tests and can be claimed as a dependent on Sergio's tax return.

Sergio Wants to Know If He Can Claim His Daughter