What are the requirments to be able to claim someone other then a child?
2007-01-29 04:44:34 · 5 answers · asked by Chuleta Ma AkA *Chu* 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
It depends on if they're related to you by blood or marriage, and if they are, how they're related.
There are some close relatives who don't have to live with you for you to claim them, as long as you meet all the other requirements to claim them. These are listed in the 1040 and 1040A instructions, and in Publication 17. If the person you want to claim is not related to you in one of these ways, then they'd have to live with you ALL year, not just most of it.
2007-01-29 06:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first, the person must be related to you, if so, see below
Exemptions for Dependents
You are allowed one exemption for each person you can claim as a dependent. You can claim an exemption for a dependent even if your dependent files a return.
The term “dependent” means:
A qualifying child, or
A qualifying relative.
The terms “qualifying child” and “qualifying relative” are defined later.
You can claim an exemption for a qualifying child or qualifying relative only if these three tests are met.
Dependent taxpayer test.
Joint return test.
Citizen or resident test.
You cannot claim any dependents if you, or your spouse if filing jointly, could be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer.
You cannot claim a married person who files a joint return as a dependent unless that joint return is only a claim for refund and there would be no tax liability for either spouse on separate returns.
You cannot claim a person as a dependent unless that person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico, for some part of the year. 1
You cannot claim a person as a dependent unless that person is your qualifying child or qualifying relative.
The person cannot be your qualifying child or the qualifying child of anyone else.
Tests To Be a Qualifying Relative
The person either (a) must be related to you in one of the ways listed under Relatives who do not have to live with you, or (b) must live with you all year as a member of your household (and your relationship must not violate local law).
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The person's gross income for the year must be less than $3,300.
3
You must provide more than half of the person's total support for the year
2007-01-29 05:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you read the booklet that the IRS published, you will be given the parameters.. I believe you can claim a child, mother, father or a grandchild who is depend ant upon you for at least half of their support. Go to the Post Office and get the booklet. No charge.
2007-01-29 04:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how meny month dose a person need to live with you to claim them
2015-01-13 09:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by Betty Deeds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's 3 months but I'm not sure I would call H & R block and ask
2007-01-29 04:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny Q 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋