TaxGuyBill
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12-06-2019
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Yes, a "dependent" can be claimed if he is incarcerated.
However, you would need to determine if that person actually is a "dependent" or not. Age, income, exactly when they were incarcerated, and if the person was a full time student or not are all factors in determining dependency.