Can I claim my boyfriend if I have been providing support since August 20th? He was injured and has been out of work since.

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January 3, 2022
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We do expect to receive a settlement from the party at fault, but not sure when that will be.

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Best answer by xmasbaby0

Unless your BF lived with you for the entire year of 2021 and had LESS than $4350 of income not counting Social Security in 2021 you cannot claim him as a dependent. You say he has only been out of work for several months so that sounds unlikely.

And all you would "get" for claiming him even if you could---would be the $500 credit for other dependents, so you are not missing out on much tax-wise. When he receives his settlement and begins to earn income again, hopefully he will pay you back for the support you have provided

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

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CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

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