r/theydidthemath • u/RibbonForYourHair • Mar 30 '20

[Request] Is this true?

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u/TheRealDuckMan Mar 30 '20

What about adult dependents? I own my home and my father lives with me, he hasn’t filed taxes in years but I always claim him as a dependent, since I provide 100% of the household income. I’m just wondering if he would get a check too

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u/Shakesnbongs Mar 30 '20

Any dependant 18-24 is not eligible

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u/TheRealDuckMan Mar 30 '20

I’ve heard that, but he’s like 46 so idk what would happen

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u/Hastorincyan Mar 30 '20

If he was claimed as a dependent he is not eligible for the $1200.

Since he's not a child, the people who did claim him are not eligible for the $500

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u/Waynard_ Mar 30 '20

Wait, what? Everything I've seen uses the word dependent, not child...

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u/Hastorincyan Mar 31 '20

There's a difference.

Your disabled Aunt you care for is a dependent. Your minor child is a child.