Can I claim my girlfriend on my taxes.?

Question

I live with my girl friend and we both work. Can I claim her on my taxes.

Answer 1

Even if you are in one of the 13 states that recognizes common law marriage don't claim it on your taxes unless you want to be married. Once you declare yourself married in a common law marriage state you must get a divorce in court if you no longer want to be "married" and could be subject to child support and spousal support depending on the state you live in when you decide to divorce. As for claiming her as a dependent if she makes more than $3,300 you are out of luck.

Answer 2

While those who recomend speaking with a Tax Accountant are correct, knowing "how" to make someone "deductable" will depend upon asking the correct answers. Look into Head of Household options that your state may have. While a Girlfriend is NOT a wife or a dependent generally.. if the reason you are living together is related to care given (i.e. a disability) then you may be able to write off some of the related expenses. The best advice is to speak with an accountant who is versed in your state/local tax laws if you feel that the situation merits it.

Answer 3

Since you both work I am assuming you mean as a spouse (because if she has a normal/average income she could not be your "dependent").

If you file married filing jointly, you will be married in the eyes of the IRS. There are so many ways/customs that people use to consider themselves married, the IRS doesn't care if you decide that walking around the coffee table once with a flower in your teeth constitutes marriage. BUT Once you are married in the eyes of the IRS, you cannot file single again until you legally get a divorce.

Answer 4

There are several qualifications that you must meet. Some of them are that she must have lived with you the entire year, you must have provided more than 50% of the money for her support, she cannot file a tax return with anyone else, she must be single not filing jointly with another person, and I believe the cut off amount that she would be allowed to make cannot exceed $2900.00 per year. You can get a complete list online by searching: Who can I claim as a dependent? Easy, huh?

Answer 5

No, best thing to do is ask your accountant. If she has earned less the i think $2000.00 for the WHOLE year, and no one else can claim her and she can not claim herself, you MIGHT be able to claim her as a dependant. i am not 100% sure. also depends on your state tax guide lines. how long have you been together. this is also an issue with the guy community, this is why they want to be able to marry, so they can get the same tax breaks married people get. also i am sure just to be married they love each other...i am not for it, but if you think about it, this is why they are fighting for their rights?? just something to think about. good luck.

Answer 6

No! You are two adults, roommates, living together each with their own income. You each file taxes separately, and neither one of you can "claim" the other person.

Circumstances under which you can claim a person:

They are a non-working spouse.
They are a dependent (e.g., a child of yours whom you support).
They are a family member whom you support at least 50% of their total living expenses.

Working girlfriends most definitely do NOT count!

Answer 7

Depends on how long you have been living together, and if your state recognizes common law. Most states do, so you would claim her saying that you are married. You have to make sure that she isn't claiming herself though. Talk to your tax preparer about your options.

Answer 8

Sure you can, but pls note the IRS will not like it, and IRS in this instance does not stand for International Rock Salt.

Answer 9

No. She's not a dependent and you're not married so you cannot file a joint return. You'll both have to find independently.

Answer 10

Ask your tax person, depends on the circumstances.....