The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit helps offset the costs of care for children under 13 and other qualifying dependents while you work or look for work. For 2026, you can claim a percentage of up ...

A parent’s financial obligation for children over the age of majority continues to confound. Eighteen-year-olds have a mind of their own, yet many remain financially dependent. Should a court grant a ...

Claiming a college student as a dependent can affect which education credits and tax benefits are available to the family and to the student. The outcome depends on factors such as income levels, ...

My daughter will be 37 in a month but has never been able to completely support herself. She has a degree from a good university but is unable to keep a job for more than a year or so. She presently ...