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.
IRS Dependent Age Tests. You can claim kids as dependents if they are under age 19 at the end of the year. The IRS extends the limit for children who are enrolled in school at least five months during the year. In this case, you can claim a student who is younger than 24. There is no age restriction to claim a child who is permanently disabled. Some of the tax breaks you can get for dependent kids have their own age limits. You may qualify for the Child Tax Credit as long as a dependent child is under age 17. If you have to pay for a caregiver so you can work, you may be eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Credit until a child is 13 years old. Other Tests for Dependents