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If my ex brother in law lived with me for 8 mnths and did not work can i cliam him
My ex brother in law lived with each since Jun of 2017 . Can I claim him as a dependent since I feed him and but a roof over his head.?
Maybe.
Here is the criteria for claiming an adult as a dependent:
· You provided more than half of their support.
· They made less than $4,150 in gross taxable income.
· They lived with you for the entire year.
· They are not a dependent on someone else’s taxes.
· They are not filing a joint return with someone else.
· They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
You can use this IRS Support Worksheet
to see who is able to claim.
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