Charlotte is the Lucas family's 22-year-old daughter. She is a full-time student at an out-of-state university but plans to return home when the school year ends. During the year, Charlotte earned $4,000 of income working part-time. Her support totaled $30,000 for the year. Of this amount, Charlotte paid $7,000 with her own funds, her parents paid $14,000, and Charlotte's grandparents paid $9,000. Which of the following statements most accurately describes whether Charlotte's parents can claim Charlotte as a dependent?

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Because Charlotte is a full-time student and under 24 years of age she passes the age test of a qualifying child. Her time spent away from school is counted as time at home for the residence test. Also, Charlotte did not provide more than half of her own support. There is no gross income test for qualifying children.

Charlotte Is the Lucas Family's 22-Year-Old Daughter