2006-12-09 16:38:16 · 8 answers · asked by stephanie k 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Direct relatives under the tax laws considered as dependents are the children, siblings and parents who are dependent for support from the taxpayer. Thus, nieces are not considered as dependents unless there is a court declaration that they are under custody for guardianship by the taxpayer.
2006-12-09 17:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anyone who lives with you and gets a majority of their support from you can be claimed on your taxes. It would be illegal for the parents to claim her. It's either you or no one that claims her, but you'd better check with the parents and make sure they know not to claim her. If they do, both of your returns will be delayed, or they will get the money and you will have to sue them for it.
If the parents pay child support, then it depends on how much they pay.
2006-12-10 00:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is the majority of the time. And if her real parents don't try to claim her, too. Then you have to show th IRS who is right. Keep receipts and get an ageement with you neice. Or throw her out.
2006-12-10 00:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe she has to live with you for 6 months out of the year. Check out www.irs.gov or your accountant
2006-12-10 00:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ninny999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you have SS#, birthdates, and such I dont see why you wouldnt be able to claim her on your taxes. As long as you can prove she has been with you since January of 2006.
2006-12-10 00:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by amberpurkey2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my gramps didn't have legal gaurdianship or custody of me nor my sister, and we lived with him. and as long as my mom didn't claim then he could.
i know for a fact that he claimed every year but once b/c my mom claimed us, my gramps was pissed
2006-12-10 00:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can as long as her parents did not and you take 90% care of her.
2006-12-10 03:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the IRS and ask.
2006-12-10 00:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by HawkEye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋