# Dependent

*Taxes — Finicade finance glossary*

A dependent is a child or relative you support who unlocks tax credits and better filing status. The tests cover relationship, residence, age and support, and they're stricter than intuition — a partner you support may qualify as a relative, while a child who provides most of their own support may not. Only one taxpayer can claim a given dependent, which makes it a recurring fight in separated families.

**Also known as:** tax dependent, qualifying child, qualifying relative

**Related terms:** [Child Tax Credit](https://finicade.com/glossary/child-tax-credit), [Filing Status](https://finicade.com/glossary/filing-status), [Tax Credit](https://finicade.com/glossary/tax-credit), [Earned Income Tax Credit](https://finicade.com/glossary/earned-income-tax-credit), [Custodial Account](https://finicade.com/glossary/custodial-account)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/dependent