It depends. Are you providing OVER half of his support and did he make less than $5,050? If so and the below apply, then yes.
To claim someone as a Qualifying Relative, they must be:
- Your child ( including step children, adoptive children and foster children) or a descendent of them
- Not a qualifying child of another taxpayer
- Someone that you provided over half of their support for during the tax year
- Has less than $5,050 in income (not counting social security)
If you are sending him a check, then you can also complete this form and keep it for your records. That would be enough documentation. If he is filing a return, he would need to check the box that says someone else can claim me as a dependent on their return.
Even if he does not live with you and you are able to claim him as a dependent, then you can file as Head of Household and also claim the $500 Other Dependent Credit.
If you are not providing over half of his support, then no, you cannot claim him even if you are sending him a monthly check. This would basically be considered a gift.
(Edited 2/17/2025 @ 9:38AM PST) @tmsars4142
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