My fiancée was a full-time student in graduate school. I paid her tuition, books, and other education related expense, total about $18,000 in 2006. After she graduated in June, she started to work since September and the wage showing on her W-2 form is $18,288. My wage is $43,925. We live together whole year. We both are single no kid. She is 32 years old. We don’t have other income, and we don’t own any property except our vehicles. How can we maximize the refund especially the tuition credit?
2007-04-06 03:29:37 · 4 answers · asked by dachenglee 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No you can't claim her, since her income was over $3300 for the year. She can claim the education credit for herself, but you can't. And since you're not married, you can't file a joint return. You'll both file as single. Even if you could claim her, she would not be a qualifying person for you to file as head of household - the person who suggested that is WRONG.
2007-04-06 03:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she would have to live with you the entire year AND make less than the personal exemption amount ($3300 for tax year 2006).
2007-04-07 01:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Amy F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to file as "Head of Household," which will reduce your tax rate, and you can claim her as a dependent.
2007-04-06 10:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by Derek C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes if you are supporting her and she does not work you can
2007-04-06 10:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋