A child who is her parents' qualifying child can claim a personal exemption for herself as long as her parents choose not to claim her as a dependent.

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A child cannot claim a personal exemption for herself regardless of whether her parents claim her as a dependent or not. Personal exemptions were eliminated starting with the 2018 tax year under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

A Child Who Is Her Parents' Qualifying Child Can Claim