Here are the qualifications for claiming him as a dependent as a qualifying relative.
- They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
- They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
- They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
- They made less than $5,050 in 2024.
- You provided more than half of their financial support.
The food stamps don't count as income. When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them, so if you support him, go ahead and add him and answer the questions.
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