2007-09-18 03:20:33 · 3 answers · asked by lil star 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
There are a number of different qualifications. See IRS Pub 501 for a full discussion. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
2007-09-18 03:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no short answer. If you can describe the person who you want to claim, an answer can be provided. Whether you can claim a dependent depends on whether the person
1. Is related to you
2. Lived with you
3. Had income
4. Supported himself, or you supported him.
5. Is married and filing a return with their spouse.
6. Is a US citizen, national, or resident of Mexico or Canada.
One example is that your unmarried child under 19 who lived with you for more than six months and did not support himself is your dependent.
2007-09-18 05:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they lived in your home for at least six months, if your child is an adult but lives with you and goes to school, and a few more that I cannot remember off-hand. Go to the IRS website for in depth info.
2007-09-18 03:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ricky H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋