I have a 17yr old and my boyfriend can i claim them both on my taxes as dependents in ohio?

Answer 1

For federal:

If you meet all the tests, you may be able to claim your 17 year old as a qualifying CHILD (he lived with you most of the year and didn't support himself--the rules are different for a QC).

if you meet different test, you may be able to claim your b/f as a qualifying relative (lived with you all year, you supported him and he made less than $3400).

Ohio uses the same criteria as federal. If you can claim them on federal, you can claim them on state. (And oddly, if your 17-year old worked, he may be able to claim himself on the state return even you claimed him on federal.)

Answer 2

Assuming the 17-yr old is a son or daughter or other qualifying relative and and meets the criteria, it will be one exemption. You are another exemption.

The criteria are: lived with you more than half of 2006 and did not provide half his own support. (Away at school is OK)

Whether your b/f can be claimed depends on a number of criteria that have to be satisfied:

Lived with you all year if your relationship did not violate local laws

Had gross income of less than $3,300 in 2006,

You provide over 50 percent of his support.

Answer 3

VB's answer is correct.

Just on a technical point, I'm sure VB meant to type qualifying child rather than qualifying relative for your son.

Answer 4

Get rid of that lazy *** boyfriend.