Perhaps he can claim you as a dependent if you meet the requirements of a qualifying relative.
The tests for a qualifying relative are:
- Qualifying Child: They are not the “qualifying child” of another taxpayer or your “qualifying child.”
- Gross Income: The dependent being claimed earns less than $5,050 in 2024.
- Total Support: You provide more than half of the total support for the year.
- Member of Household or Relationship: The person (a friend, girlfriend, non-blood relative) must live with you all year as a member of your household or be related to you.
TurboTax software will ask you simple questions and give you the tax deductions and credits for which you are eligible based upon your answers.
See also these TurboTax Helps.
Who Can I Claim as a Tax Dependent?
Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return
You may also want to view IRS Publication 501. Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information page 11.
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