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You can claim adults as dependents in certain cases, even if they’re not a relative, if they meet the IRS criteria. Here’s how to know if someone qualifies and what tax credits you could receive. Try ...

When tax season rolls around, parents of college students often wonder: Can I claim my child as a dependent even if the spouse pays tuition fees? The short answer is yes, you can, but it depends on ...