2006-12-21 06:20:37 · 12 answers · asked by Nicole N 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No, because you aren't his legal guardian and he is probably already being claimed as a dependent by his parents.
2006-12-21 06:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules for dependent exemptions changed in 2005 and many of the answers do not reflect those changes. Under the new rules, it may or may not be possible for you to claim the boyfriend's son.
If the boyfriend's son is under 19 or under 24 and a full-time student, then you cannot claim him.
If the boyfriend's son is over 19 and not a full-time student, or over 24 if a full-time student, then if he lived with you all year, did not have income over $3300 (for 2006) and you provided over half his support, then he is a qualifying relative for you (even though he is not related to you) and you can claim him.
By the way, if the boyfriend satisfies the same criteria as immediately above, then you can claim the boyfriend as well.
2006-12-22 02:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, get a copy of the tax form instructions, there are about 5 test that must be met before you can claim someone as a dependent. The forms are on line.
Using a search program, like Yahoo, type US Tax Froms, and follow the prompts
2006-12-21 14:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as that person isn't filing their own taxes and the person isn't claimed as a dependant on anyone elses tax return...you CAN.
If he doesn't live with you though...and the IRS were to audit you, you'd be in really big trouble.
One of my friends was in a family of 12...the IRS audited him almost every year because the system always flagged him as a potential 'misfiler' for claiming too many dependants... he actually had 12 dependants though...so no trouble...
2006-12-21 14:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Blicka 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because of the new rules, you can not claim him.
2006-12-21 14:50:32 · answer #5 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if he lived in your house more than 6 months and during that time, you were his primary financial support...several schedules and forms and an affidavit are required.
2006-12-21 14:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You cannot. He can however. If you're living together, have him file seperately and then he can claim him.
2006-12-21 14:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by cfisher4234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, unless your his legal guardian.
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2006-12-21 14:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by tora911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you have adopted him and are his legal guardian!
2006-12-21 14:28:49 · answer #9 · answered by Shannon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes bc i claim ma best guy friend has ma brother and he claims me has his lil sister and every 1 thinks tat we r brother and sister and thier is no problem wit it
2006-12-21 14:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by LilTee 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋