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Deductions & credits
If he had less than $5050 of income not counting any Social Security you might be able to claim him as a qualified relative and get the $500 credit for other dependents. If his income was more than $5050 you cannot claim him. You cannot deduct "expenses."
Qualifying relative
- They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
- They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
- They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
- They made less than $5050 in 2024 (not counting Social Security)
- You provided more than half of their financial support.
When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.
Related Information:
- What does "financially support another person" mean?
- What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?
**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
February 15, 2025
10:33 AM