In order to claim someone as a dependent on your return, the following requirements must be met:
Qualifying relative
- They don't have to be related to you.
- They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They are 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 or they were related to you.
- They made less than $4,200 (not counting social security) in 2019.
- You provided more than half of their financial support.
You do not claim his income on your return.
[Edited 03.18.20 | 3:13pm]
