im 17 and i work my mom doesnt work so no one can claim my brother and he is 14, we leave in the same house, and because my mom doesnt work i give her some of my money. i wanted to know if i can claim my brother as a dependant, since i the money i give my mom is usually being used on my brother???
i also was wondering if i can put myself as a dependant since i am under age and no one else can claim me either????
2007-01-22 04:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
my mom gets SSI
2007-01-22 05:01:00 · update #1
You can legally claim (3) yourself, your mother, your brother. Is there income from SSI or welfare? This could put a wrinkle in the system. I am not versed well enough to determine if there is a problem. The local tax man (tax preparer) would know.
Don't fall for that "quick money trap", you may get it fast but you need it slow. Slowly you get more money.
2007-01-22 04:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by whatevit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't claim your bother or mother as a dependent. First your mother is receiving SSI. This is due that you and your brother are her dependents. The reason the SSI is more than 50% of the support for your brother and mother.
On your return, it will be single one exemption because no one can claim you as a dependent.
2007-01-22 07:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't double dip here. You may be able to claim your brother, but cannot claim yourself as a dependant. I would pay to get your taxes done or get professional advice.
2016-03-29 09:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't list yourself as a dependent but you can claim yourself. However about claiming your brother all depends on the care you provide. As for filing, you can go to www.expresstaxrefund.com and fill our your tax information there. You can call the free tech support line and ask them about claiming your brother or anybody else depending on your filing status.
2007-01-22 05:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by smith j 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course you can claim yourself; that's standard. But not as a dependant.
For your brother, you have to provide over 50% of his care. That means rent, food, clothing, etc. I'm assuming since you give "some" of your money to your mom, that she has some other source of income.
2007-01-22 04:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. What about your father? Only one person can claim a child, and at 14 I do not think that you can claim head of household. Whoever pays for your home and other costs of living will claim you. If there is anyone claiming you, you cannot claim yourself. Call H&R block for a sure answer.
2007-01-22 04:56:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may be able to file as head of household since you are the only one working. You need to see a tax advisor to know all your options, however.
2007-01-22 04:53:16 · answer #7 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should consult a tax accountant.
2007-01-22 04:57:50 · answer #8 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋