Dependent Calculator for Tax Year 2021

Dependents
in 2021

The dependent tax calculator on this page is for Tax Year 2021 and you can no longer e-file 2021 IRS or state tax returns anywhere. Use these 2021 Tax Calculators and IRS and State Tax Forms before you print and mail in your returns. Find out if someone qualifies as your dependent below; just answer a few questions and this tool will provide you with the following answers:

• If a child, a relative, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. is a qualifying dependent on your tax return
• If you qualify for the Child Tax Credit
• If you qualify for the Other Dependent Credit
• If you qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.

Dependents are good news when it comes to tax time as they may entitle you to tax credits, deductions, and other benefits. Use the tool below to see if you may be able to claim one or more dependents on your 2021 Income Tax Return.

For the 2023 tax year, use these free tax calculators and tools to estimate your taxes before you prepare and e-file your current tax return.

• When you use tax software like the eFile Tax App, we will help you claim your dependent(s) and calculate the Earned Income Tax Credit if you qualify in addition to any dependent credits.
• You can use the current year's EITCucator tool to find out if you qualify prior to preparing your next tax return. See if a dependent should file a tax return as well if they have earned income, perhaps from a part-time job.
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Start the 2021 DEPENDucator below to find out if you can claim someone on your 2021 Return. If your situation has not changed since 2021, you can likely claim them again this year, but use this current year dependent calculator to be sure.

Who Is a Dependent on a Tax Return?

Dependents are generally people who receive support, primarily financially, from someone who will claim them on their taxes for certain deductions and credits. Once you know the results of the DEPENDucator, use the 2021 Tax Return Calculator to estimate your 2021 Return before opening up the free online 2021 IRS Forms. If you have questions about this tool or your next tax return, contact an eFile.com Taxpert^®.

Once you have an understanding of who qualifies as a dependent on your 2021 Return, use the 2021 Tax Calculators and Forms to prepare your 2021 Taxes.

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