I send money, about 45 cents a day, to a child in Africa. Now the pamphlet that I got said "He depends on your monthly contribution" So therefore I assume he is a "dependant" so can I claim him on my taxes, and get earned income credit?
2007-01-29 12:58:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
LOL. I can't wait to see the responses on this one.
2007-01-29 13:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by van 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you cant. There are about 5 test that a person must pass before they can be claimed at a dependent. One is relationship, son daughter, uncle, brother ect, other is citizen, they need to be a citizen of the USA. There are others, but I think these two are enough. IF you fail any test you fail them all.
2007-01-29 21:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, for EIC the child must live with you.
For the dependent claim you must provide documentation that your provide more than 50% of their living costs.
That pamphlet is sent to thousands of people so the $164 you send is < 1% of it .
Nice try tho, some people just try to claim their pets !
2007-01-29 21:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You assume wrong. He's not a dependent for a wide variety of reasons - there are several requirement for dependent that he does NOT meet.
2007-01-29 21:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. He's not your dependent. Maybe you should check for "recognized" charity organizations as a possible deduction.
2007-01-29 21:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find out that you can.....I'm gonna get a couple for myself. I wonder if they have to be US citizens. Damn, I will need some social security numbers.
2007-01-29 21:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring all the information to the tax preparer and you can always try there is no harm on trying.
2007-01-29 21:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No he has to live w/ you 5mts out of the year. but go ahead and try.
2007-01-29 21:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by strawbarrycheey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice try!
Short answer: NO!
2007-01-29 21:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do it~! Let me know how it turns out, mkay?
2007-01-30 14:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋