Program allows exemption for non-student child aged 19
It appears that Lacerte will allow the dependency exemption for a non-student "child" aged 19, without even a diagnostic message alert. How can this be?
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03/10/10 11:57am PST
Viewed by asker 03/23/10 6:27am PDT
Viewed by asker 03/23/10 6:27am PDT
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Accountant Man
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03/10/10 2:25pm PST
I suppose that Lacerte assumes that the preparer knows the rules.
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03/10/10 3:23pm PST
True of many common situations in Lacerte.
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PS has an informational diagnostic: "One of the TP's children is older than 18 but younger than 24. To be claimed as a dependent, Bob must be a full-time student or have gross income of less than $3,650."
When over 23, the diagnostic says: "One of the TP's dependent children is older than 23. To be claimed as a dependent, Bob must have gross income of less than $3,650."
If you use Pro Series Basic I might not be able to help you. If you use Turbo Tax I might refuse to help you. All others, watch out! ;-)
