If a person lives with me that receives public assistance,foodstamps and medical care only would I be able to claim them on federal income tax return as a dependant? They do not receive any cash I let them live with me rent free.
2006-10-23 02:35:13 · 9 answers · asked by joedoe 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
As long as they don't claim themselves. Your best bet is to have someone do your taxes and ask them. There are a lot of services out there at tax time and they don't cost that much. Make sure they stand by whatever they tell you so that, if you do claim them and get a red flag you aren't the one to "blame". Pretty sure if they don't claim themselves and no one else does, you can. Again be sure to check with a professional.
2006-10-23 02:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can however,
In order to claim someone as a dependent the following five criteria must be met:
Five Criteria for Qualifying Relatives
To be claimed as a qualifying relative, the person must meet five criteria:
Gross Income – The dependent earns less than $3,200 in income during the year,
Total Support – You provide more than half of the dependent's total support during the year,
Relationship – You are related to the dependent OR the person has lived with you for the entire year,
Joint Return – If the dependent is married, the dependent cannot file a joint return with his or her spouse.
Citizenship – The dependent must be a citizen or resident alien of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
2006-10-23 03:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by brenden b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person makes less then 3200 (3300 for 2006) and they have lived with you all year (assuming they are not your child or relative), And they you provide more then 50% of their own support you can. Keep in mind that if they have children and they file their own return they cannot claim them. If this person is a relitive (child, brother, sister) and they have children you can claim all, but agian they cannot claim their own.
2006-10-23 06:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brendon b is correct as far as he goes. However, a dependent does not have to be a relative if the person lived in the home all year as a member of the household. If the person is not a relative, the relationship must not violate local law. SEE THIS IRS LINK http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc354.html for your question or here for all kinds of info http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf
2006-10-23 04:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by curious george 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They need to report your income on the household income. Also they have to report a cost of living expense..they may be S.O.L. with their benefits, if you make too much! If they don't report you as living there, it is defrauding the government and that's what is wrong with the system now adays...people knowing how to get around the system!
2006-10-23 02:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pub 17 or federal tax booklet; look at the guidelines for dependants and yaddah.
2006-10-24 04:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,because the state is supporting this persons needs.You are providing shelter even if it is free.
2006-10-23 02:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 07:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-11-07 08:31:27 · answer #9 · answered by Patricia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋