i send him money on a weekly basis can i claim him as a dependent
2007-12-30 06:51:05 · 7 answers · asked by Charmieshya 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call H&R Block.
2007-12-30 07:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by Another Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the state is supporting him, you are just giving him spending money. There are requirements you must meet to claim a person as a dependent, and the fact that he hasn't lived at your place for 10 years and you certainly haven't been providing the majority of the cost of his housing and food would certainly weigh against your ability to claim him.
Based on your question, you perhaps have been his only "soul" support, but the state has been his sole provider of support.
2007-12-30 14:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by bkc99xx 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The test is the age and how long they lived with you in the tax year that you are filing for. IF he was in jail for more than a year then the answer is no.
2007-12-30 14:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by eyecue_two 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not supporting him. We the taxpayers are. And if you had been doing your job and teaching him right from wrong, we wouldn't have to do that.
You are now making it worse by sending him money while he is in jail. Make him man up and take care of himself. Teach him to respect himself enough to not accept your support. Don't let him stay a loser.
2007-12-30 14:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does he use the money he sends him to pay for his room and board or for cigarettes and snacks? He is supported by the taxpayers, not you.
2007-12-30 14:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by Just Hazel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would have to show proof that provided over half of his finical aid and I do not think that you can do that
2007-12-30 15:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Not To Serious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. The test is support not gift cash
2007-12-30 15:05:10 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋