Can I claim someone who isn't my child as a dependent?

You may be able to claim someone as a dependent if they are considered a qualifying relative and don’t meet the criteria for the Child Tax Credit. Instead, they may qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents. The maximum credit amount is $500 for each dependent. All of the following will need to be true for you to claim the credit:

The Credit for Other Dependents amount begins to phase out where modified adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000 ($400,000 in case of a joint return).

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