Dependent Calculator

There are two types of Dependents:

• Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relatives. You can not claim the same individual for both types. In case a person does not qualify as qualifying child (tool below) use the qualifying relative or RELucator tool if the person might qualify. 

Note: This calculator is for tax year 2022; Tax Returns for 2022 are due on April 18, 2023.

Dependents are generally people who receive support, primarily financially, from someone who will claim them on their taxes for certain deductions and credits. This dependent tool or DEPENDucator will answer if you can claim a person as a qualifying dependent on your 2022 Tax Return. The qualifying relative tool will answer if a relative can be a dependent on your tax return. Find an overview of all child-related tax deductions and credits, plus find out if your dependent needs to or should file a tax return as well.

When you prepare and eFile your 2022 Tax Return the eFile tax app will apply and calculate all tax credits the for you. In the meantime, use any of these 15 tax calculators to either find answers to your tax questions or to calculate estimates.  Once you know the results of the DEPENDucator, use the current Tax Return Calculator and estimate your next tax return. Calculators for back taxes or future tax years. If you have questions about any tax year or tools contact an eFile.com Taxpert^®.

Once you have an understanding of who qualifies as a dependent on your next return, sign up for a free eFile account and prepare and e-file your federal and state returns for one low price. Compare eFile.com to other popular tax preparation platforms and see our tax checklist to get all your statements and documents in order.

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