Here's the situation.
My best friend and his two children live with me. He is currently unemployed and has been all year. All three of them have lived with me all year. My question is.. He obviously has nothing to file for on taxes.. But we were curious as to if I am able to claim him and/or the children to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit. No other parent will be claiming them.
At first I was told yes, that that would be perfectly acceptable as long as I have his permission, which I do.
Then, in fear of doing something wrong, and getting into trouble.. I did some more research, and it doesn't seem like they meet the qualifying child criteria for me to claim them.
So now I'm very confused, and just happen to be seeking answers.
Thanks so much!
