At age 67, our 22-year-old retires and, according to Social Security, the 22-year-old can expect to get $80,000 a year in Social Security benefits. Now, keep in mind, that number is not adjusted for inflation, so thatâs about approximately the same as $25,000 a year today.
Even later in life, they may have to fall back on their parents. Usually when a parent provides most of a child's support, even if the child works, the parent can claim the child as a dependent, regardless of the child's age. When the child files his income tax return, he will not be able to claim his own exemption and may have a reduced standard deduction. But he can still claim many other deductions.
You can claim adult daycare expenses for a dependent age 13 or older or for your spouse if that person is physically or mentally unable to care for himself. You can't claim child care or adult day care expenses for someone who doesn't live with you at least half the year, and you must pay more than half the costs of maintaining your home. Sometimes divorced or separated parents enter into an agreement to allow the non-custodial parent to claim their child as a dependent on his tax return. 1  If you're not claiming your child as a dependent for this reason but he lived with you at least half the year, you may still be able to claim the child care credit. Only custodial parents can take the credit, however, because of the residency requirement.