kayk2284
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My fiance is incarcerated in NY, am i able to claim him on my taxes? he has been in prison for few years so he hasn't been living with me.

what documents are necessary?

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No you cannot claim him as a dependent since he has not lived with you for the entire year.  To claim someone as a dependent who is not related to you they must live in your home for the entire year under the Qualifying Relative rules.

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"he has been in prison for few years" If you did claim him any of those years, you must amend to "unclaim" him.

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@kayk2284 If you have been giving/sending him money, that is a gift to an individual, and is not deductible on your tax return, either.
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