I live with my partner. We are not married. We are not legally or biologically related, though we live as family under the same roof, all year. I do not work, and she does. Can she claim me as a qualifying relative for dependent status on US taxes? Both US citizens.
2007-09-11 10:44:07 · 5 answers · asked by quirky 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
She pays for all of my living expenses.
2007-09-11 10:44:41 · update #1
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf page 20 has the definition of qualifying relative as ANY person other than your spouse...so wouldn't that include me?
2007-09-11 10:46:00 · update #2
If you meet all of the tests listed on page 20, i.e. lived in the household all year, had less than $3,300 in gross income ($3,400 for 2007), depended upon her for more than half of your support, and are not the dependent or spouse of another taxpayer, then YES, you are a "qualifying relative" under the tax code and may be claimed as a dependent by the other taxpayer. She may NOT file as Head of Household, however, based upon your dependency status.
Since you are of the same gender it's not likely that you will run afoul of any local laws or ordinances on cohabitation.
2007-09-11 12:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are correct. You can be claimed as a dependent on your partner's tax return. You are classified as a "qualifying relative" even though not related.
Your partner will be able to take an extra exemption for you. Your partner's filing status will be single, assuming she is not currently married to someone and no other persons reside in the home besides you.
2007-09-12 01:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is from IRS publication 17: Your Federal Income Tax.
A person does not meet this test if at any time during the year the relationship between you and that person violates local law.
Example.
Your girlfriend lived with you as a member of your household all year. However, your relationship with her violated the laws of the state where you live, because she was married to someone else. Therefore, she does not meet this test and you cannot claim her as a dependent.
2007-09-11 19:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by MukatA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the person must be related. This would allow runaways to be a qualifying dependent. Call IRS.
2007-09-11 17:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by Steveo 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
She would have to adopt or marry you. You are not related, but shacking up and do not qualify as a relative.
2007-09-11 17:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Landlord 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋