@laorlik - he can only claim you If
- he is providing more than 50% of your financial support (room and board, clothing, transportation, utilities, medical expenses, insurance, etc.)
- you make less than $4200 per year (excluding social security)
- you are a U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.
the way it works is...
from his perspective, he has the option of claiming you if all 3 items above are true; however, the IRS does not require it (if any one of the 3 items are false, he can not claim you)
from your standpoint, if he CAN claim you whether he does or not, you are not eligible for the stimulus
so he has an option, but you are 'stuck' regardless of what he does.
here are the eligibility rules for stimulus:
A1. You may be eligible to receive a Payment if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien;
- Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return;
- Have a Social Security number (SSN) that is valid for employment (valid SSN); and
- Exception: If either spouse is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the taxable year, then only one spouse needs to have a valid SSN
- Have adjusted gross income below an amount based on your filing status and the number of your qualifying children.
