2007-10-30 06:07:57 · 9 answers · asked by Muah!!! 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
we are engaged, but wont be married for at least a year. he doesnt get medical benefits where he works and i need to put him on mind...
2007-10-30 06:35:14 · update #1
you can't
2007-10-30 06:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may be able to claim him as a dependent if ALL of the following tests are met:
1. He lived with you ALL year.
2. You provided more than 50% of his total support.
3. He has less than $3,400 in gross income. Do not count non-taxable Social Security in the gross income test.
4. He is not the dependent of another taxpayer.
5. He does not file a joint return with another taxpayer.
6. Your relationship is not illegal under local law. If there is a local law that prohibits cohabitation, even if it is unenforced, you cannot claim him as a dependent.
If you meet ALL of the above tests you can claim him as a dependent on your taxes. You can NOT file a joint return with him under any circumstances unless you are married by 12/31/2007.
Those are the rules for claiming a dependent on your tax return. If the rules for getting medical coverage for a domestic partner require that the person be a dependent on your tax return, it's unlikely that you will be able to as he will almost certainly earn more than $3,400. If the rules require that the person be your spouse you'll need to "jump the broomstick" before he will be covered.
2007-10-30 07:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably don't.
If the person lives with you all year, you pay over half of their support, AND their total income for the year is under $3400, then you might be able to claim them as a qualifying relative. Qualifying relative does not necessarity imply a relationship by blood or marriage, it's just a term the IRS uses. But if the person had income over $3400, then you can't claim them.
2007-10-30 08:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is working, you can't claim him on your taxes. You might be able to get medical benefits for him from your job if your insurance offers a employee + 1 plan. It is cheaper than a family plan and you usually don't have to be related.
2007-10-30 07:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Did he move in with you after 1/1/2007 or not live with you at all?
2) Did he make over $3400 this year?
3) Does your relationship violate local law?
If you can "yes" to any of these three, then you can not claim him.
2007-10-30 07:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must prove you provide over half their total support for living. Then you claim them like any other dependant. You will need date of birth social number, full legal name. But beware, they must know you are doing this. Also, if they file, they cannot claim themselves and they may OWE taxes. Be very cautious with this. The IRS is not someone to mess with.
2007-10-30 06:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by tone 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
By lying to the IRS.
2007-10-30 06:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a ring, hire a preacher. there you go.
2007-10-30 06:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with tone
2007-10-30 06:15:36 · answer #9 · answered by sofiedriskell 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋