2007-01-26 15:51:14 · 15 answers · asked by kelly g 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes you can.
2007-01-26 15:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he lived with you all year, you provided more than half of his support, and his gross income for the year was under $3300, then you probably can. The relationship also can't violate local ordinance: there are still some states and localities that prohibit cohabitation by unmarried couples - even if those laws aren't enforced any more, if there's one on the books where you live, you can't claim him.
There are a few other requirements, but those are the main ones.
For the person who said claim head of household: that's wrong. He would not qualify you for filing as head of household. There is a specific list of relatives who do - boyfriends and girlfriends do NOT. Cousins don't either - has to be one of a specific list of relatives.
To the person who mentioned common law marriage: it's not legal in some states, and where it is, it requires more than just living together. If you are in a common law marriage, then you are considered legally married and can file a joint return. If you wanted to split up at some later date, you'd have to actually get a divorce. Wikipedia.com has a detailed article on common law marriage requirements in the various states where it's legal.
2007-01-26 16:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A non-related person in your home can be your dependent if:
1. He lived with you for 12 months in 2006.
2. He had taxable income of less than $3,300
3. He satisfies the citizenship requirement
4. He is not filing a joint return with a spouse
5. You provided over half of his support.
6. He is not a qualifying child of another taxpayer
From your question it appears that the boyfriend is your dependent. Enter "NONE" in the relationship column of the 1040, and indicate that he lived with you for 12 months (if true).
2007-01-26 16:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, as equivalent to spouse or something similar. I suggest you ask a tax expert in your area, because laws will differ depending upon where you live.
2007-01-26 16:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he lived with you for the entire year and had an income of less than 3300.00 you can claim him. He does NOT have to be a relative.
2007-01-26 16:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state of Texas if you are living together for over 6 months you can it is like common law marriage. He would not be a dependant, you would file Married filing jointly. I believe you can!
2007-01-26 16:03:25 · answer #6 · answered by Aunt Buffy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is a qualifying dependent's questionaire. Use it to determine if he qualifies as a dependent, more than likely he will as long as he isn't filing and no one else can claim him on their return.
2007-01-26 16:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by candlegirl 1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can claim him, because you supported him in 2006.
2007-01-26 16:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by RY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope has to be related ie: marriage, adoption etc. Just a thought tho if this guy is able bodied and not working I think you can do better.
2007-01-26 15:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by southforty1961 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes i do that with my girlfriend every year head of house hold comm-en law says after so many years together we r considered married
2007-01-26 16:15:53 · answer #10 · answered by daniel b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋