MargaretL
Expert Alumni

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Probably not... You can claim your roommate if his gross income is less than $4050, he lived with you for the entire 2016 year and you provided more than half of his entire support, not just the rent. (food, education, medical expenses).

Chances are, the parents may be claiming him if they provided more than half of his support. 

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