Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 1] 04, Dependent Rules and Requirements

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The critical difference between the support tests for a qualifying child versus a qualifying relative. • Key age test requirements for a qualifying child, including the under 19, under 24 for students, and disability exceptions. • The strict gross income limit that a qualifying relative must meet to be claimed as a dependent. • How to apply the tie-breaker rules when a child is a qualifying child for multiple taxpayers. • The distinction between relatives who must live with you all year and those who do not. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep