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He receives a monthly check of $636, That is used to half of the rent, but I am the one that pays the other half plus i buy the groceries i provide the transportation to the doctor, school anything that needs to be done i provide it for him, If he needs clothes it come out of my pocket, should I file head of Household in this matter and should i put him as my dependent, since i take care of him?

2007-02-08 09:15:27 · 10 answers · asked by JESS 2 in Business & Finance Taxes United States

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I don't think so - but to be sure - consult a tax person - not strangers on here - that is something too risky to be putting in the hands of strangers. Because if you do it and you legally can't - it can cause all kinds of problems.

2007-02-08 09:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by lifesajoy 5 · 1 1

1. Does he claim himself for taxes, or does anyone else claim him? If the answer is yes, you cannot claim him.

2. Are you married filing jointly? If the answer is no, you cannot claim him.

3. Are you his legal guardian due to mental disability? If so you may be able to claim him....check IRS guide.

4. Has he been legally designated as your dependent due to his disability? If the answer is yes, you may be able to claim him....check IRS guide.

Regardless of his disability, your situation sounds similar to a room mate situation. Just because you have a living arrangement does not mean you can claim him on your taxes as a dependent. You give him a ride to the doctor, which a friend would do anyway. Or do you have a state or federal government subsidized dwelling where you have disabled people live there?

Is his entire check of $636 going towards rent, or does that $636 help to pay other things as well such as food or utilities? You made it sound as though his entire $636 is half of the rent, which is $1272. $1272 for rent is a little extravagant, so I really doubt his entire $636 is used solely for rent.

You need to provide more details, because as you explained it, it sounds as though you are taking advantage of this guy and using him for his disability check and whatever other benefits you can get by having him live with you. Many people do scams like this on the elderly and disabled.....you need to supply more details.

2007-02-08 09:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by browsebot 2 · 0 1

The person MAY be a qualifying relative.
The tests are on pages 20 and 21 of the 1040 instructions.
If they are not a blood relative, they must live with you the entire year to qualify.
The $3,300 income limit does not apply if they are 'permanently and totally disabled'.
You appear to meet the 50% support test.
The person must be a citizen or legal resident.
They can't file a joint return.
If all of these are true, you can claim them as a dependent.

2007-02-08 10:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1 0

Yes, you can claim him as your dependent as long as he is a US citizen/resident; you provided more than half of his total support for the entire year and his income is less than 3,300 (excludes the benefit he's getting). If you are single, you can also file as head of the household to get more benefits and larger deduction.

2007-02-08 09:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0 0

www.irs.gov, individual, what is a dependent?

This will give you the correct answer. Usually the person you are claiming as a dependent must be near kin to you. If not, it may possible to take the exemption for him, but it will be wise to make sure.

good luck & bless

2007-02-08 09:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 0 1

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2016-11-02 22:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Absolutely you can claim him as a dependent and you may be eligable to receive the earned income credit for him if he is a blood relative!

2007-02-08 09:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by ~Sabie~ 2 · 0 3

related--no? then no.

2007-02-08 10:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0 1

screw him...
dump him && find someone new!

2007-02-08 09:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by kali 2 · 0 3

yes....

2007-02-08 09:18:33 · answer #10 · answered by Jack 2 · 0 0

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