We have been living together for the 2006 year. He makes twice as much as I do and I am a full time college student. Since we have an apartment together he pays over 60% of the household bills. We are not married but can he claim me as a dependant?
2007-01-20 13:53:58 · 13 answers · asked by tequieromucho2004 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No
2007-01-20 13:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK here is the thing:
you did live under the same roof- that satisfies the first part (the code now says that you must live together) but did he provide more than half of your livelihood?
for example let's say that it is just you two and rent is $10000 for the year, and utilities and food are $5000 totaling $15000, if you EARNED $7500+ then he can't claim you if you EARNED less then he can. the IRS doesn't care if you had a $7500 car note or anything else. you have to get with a tax rep to find out what exactly what you can include in the calculations... but it ain't much.
And he would have to claim head of household.
2007-01-21 12:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question of whether or not you could be on his insurance as a dependent is entirely unrelated to whether or not he claims you as a dependent on his taxes. It's based only on the rules and regulations of the particular medical insurance company. Some insurance companies cover "qualified domestic partners" and some don't. The only way to find out is to ask. For your WV medical card, the answer is the same. Ask the appropriate state agency. Don't mention the tax filing issue. It has nothing to do with the case.
2016-05-24 02:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you are married, or he is your legal guardian. You are not his dependant, so not, he cannot claim you. If you are 16 or 17, he may be able to file as head of household because he supported a child during the year, but the IRS won't let that fly either. Nope.. your outa luck.
2007-01-20 14:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by David L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your income is over $3300, then no he cannot. If under & you lived together all of 2006, then yes.
If the answer is yes, he cannot file as Head Of Household, however he will have 2 exemptions on his return (you & him)
Also, if he can claim you, see if it's beneficial to file two different returns (total the amount of the refund, if any) and compare to filing as his dependent.
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2007-01-20 14:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Successy Lady 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you lived together for the entire year, he provided more than half of your support, you can't be claimed by anyone else, and YOU DIDN'T MAKE OVER $3300 IN 2006, then he probably could. From the way your question is worded, I'm guessing you made over $3300 - if that's the case, then no, he can't claim you.
2007-01-20 14:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order for your boyfriend to be able to claim you as a dependent, you have to
1. Have lived with him for 12 months in 2006
2. Have less than $3,300 in taxable income.
3. Have been supported by your boyfriend more than 50%.
4. Satisfy citizenship requirements
5. Not be claimable as a child on another person's return.
If all of the above is satisfied, you can be claimed as his dependent.
2007-01-20 14:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The amount of money your boyfriend earns is irrelevant. He cannot claim you as a dependent. For more information, go to the IRS website and/or check out Publication 501.
The website includes the link to Publication 501 and you can view it and find out your boyfriend can claim as a dependent.
2007-01-20 14:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by porselin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless your boyfriend is your husband then he certainly can NOT.
2007-01-20 14:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by wackadoo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No and he can't claim you either
2007-01-20 13:57:32 · answer #10 · answered by cwb63ss 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋