conniem123
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Self employed

No, typically a person, other than a child, must live with you the entire year to be claimed as your dependent. 

 

There are other tests that must be met as well.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent/00/267...

 

To claim head of household filing status there are requirements to be met.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/guide-to-filing-taxes-as-head-of-household/L4Nx6DYu9

 

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