I'm new to this whole claiming people during taxes, so I don't know how things work. My sister and her daughter have lived with me the past year. My sister is 19 and her daughter 15 months old (1 year and 3 months). She hasn't had a job. I have paid for everything for the both of them. Can I claim them as my independents?
2007-01-30 07:07:39 · 21 answers · asked by Lady J 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Would it be best if she claimed herself although she didn't work?
2007-01-30 07:57:34 · update #1
from what you describe you should be able to claim the EIC, the rest you really should check via the www.irs.gov site or the federal tax booklet.. I have not looked this up in years (I had to stay with my parents after my first divorce) but I think that even though they helped us out a whole LOT, the best they could do was to claim EIC maybe the child tax credit too? you would have to claim head of household? I think that allows for less for deductions? you could also consider.... her claiming and turning any refund over to you.... I know.. she earned nothing, but she can still do her taxes... it might help both of you out with bills...depending on how the refund/debt would be if she claimed the dependent, eic or if you did... turbotax online is a good resource too.... they allow you to run thru your forms and figure it as you go to see what the refund would be... you pay only if you file.....
2007-01-30 07:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by elusive_001 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can claim your sister and niece as dependents this year. Make sure you file as "Head of Household" and not "Single" on your tax form. You will need both of their Social Security numbers. Your sister should fill out her own tax form, as there maybe tax credits she can receive even though she doesn't have income. Just make sure she doesn't claim your niece on her taxes if you do. Also, there are programs such as VITA that help people fill out their basic tax forms for no charge (no business expenses, stock sales, etc.). Good luck.
2007-01-30 12:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Amie T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can claim them as "dependents" on your taxes. If she didn't work and you paid for their support the answer is yes. You just need social security numbers for both of them.
2007-01-30 07:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as your sister isn't going to claim herself . You would claim head of household but you will need your sisters tax id and your neice's too.
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2007-01-30 07:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by mary3127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes just so long as your sister does NOT claim herself and her child on her own federal and state tax returns.
2007-01-30 07:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by Trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can claim
2007-01-30 07:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by densmaltz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with "elusive" but also check your filing status- since they lived with you, you may be able to get a larger return if you file head of household. Since you are single you can file either way but check your options and go for the larger refund.
2007-01-30 08:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told in order to claim dependants they have to be blood related......so I would say the answer is yes.
2007-01-30 07:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are not filing separately and you have been their sole means of support, absolutely you can claim them.
2007-01-30 07:30:51 · answer #9 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...you definitely can claim anyone in your household whom you have supported
2007-01-30 07:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋