@Malcolm Pipes Another thing for you to keep in mind when you entertain the prospect of claiming the friend who lives with you is that all you "get" for claiming a non-relative adult dependent on your tax return is a non-refundable $500 credit for other dependents. Consider whether it is worth it to stress your friend over this.
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