For parents who charge room and board, this is income to the parents and must be reported annually on their income tax returns. Once the money is received by the parents, it is their money to do with as they please and can be used toward household expenses.
Whether you can claim her as a dependent depends on the whether you meet all the qualifications. They are listed below for your convenience.
Qualifying Child:
- The child must be related to you. The child can be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, stepbrother, stepsister, adopted child or an offspring of any of them.
- Your child must be under age 19 or, if a full-time student, under age 24. There is no age limit if your child is permanently and totally disabled.
- Your child must live with you for more than half the year, but several exceptions apply (ie. away at school).
- The child cannot provide more than half of his/her support.
- You must be the only person claiming the child
- The child must be a US citizen, resident alien, national, or resident of Mexico or Canada.
- The child cannot file a joint return with his or her spouse.
- Click the image to enlarge and view the IRS chart.
If the amount of rent will leave you in a position of "Not for profit rental income" see details and how to report next.
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