Question

Wesley (26) is unmarried. His unmarried brother, Tyler (21), lived with him all year. Tyler is not a student. Wesley paid all of the household expenses and more than 50% of Tyler's support. Tyler is not permanently and totally disabled. Wesley's wages were $26,150; Tyler's gross income was $3,500.

Mark for Follow Up

Is Wesley eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit or the Other Dependent Credit? Choose the best response.

a)Wesley is eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit.

b)Wesley is eligible to claim the Other Dependent Credit.

C)Wesley is not eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit or the Other Dependent Credit.

Answer 1

Wesley is eligible to claim the Other Dependent Credit. Here's why

The Child Tax Credit and the Additional Tax Credit cannot be claimed because their age has to be below 17. In this case, Tyler who is 21 is not eligible based on that criteria.

Although, he is eligible for the Other Dependent Credit because the criteria for the Other Dependent Credit states that the age of the person should be more than 17. Also Wesley lived with Tyler for the entire tax year which is another criteria. Also Wesley is providing for more than 50% of Tyler's Support. So Basically, Wesley is eligible to claim the Other Dependent Credit on behalf of his brother.