I want to claim my boyfriend as a dependent when I file my taxes in 2021. He meets 3 of the 4 criteria. He’s not a “qualifying child” of a taxpayer, I provide more than half of the total support for the year and he’s living with me all year.
However, he’s been doing junk removal work since February. He’s on call (works when needed) and is paid in cash by his boss. He’s considered an independent contractor and will be issued a 1099. He’s already made just over $6,000 doing junk removal.
It’s my understanding he can’t exceed $4,200 as IRS standards dictate he’s able to take care of himself financially if he exceeds that amount.
I’m sorry but $4,200 won’t pay rent anywhere in this country.
Despite his junk removal earnings, I take care of all his needs. I pay for his cell phone, I pay his individual dental and vision insurance through UHC, I pay his court costs/fees, I paid for the alcohol and drug assessment the court required him to get (that alone was $300) and I pay for him to eat day in and day out along with buying his cigarettes and whatnot. I pay for virtually everything because he’s unable to take care of himself financially. Is there a way I can still claim him as a dependent?
