My girlfriend and I live together she doesn't work but I do. She depends on me for the money I make so we can have food and drinks etc. Will she be considered a dependant

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June 7, 2019
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Will I be able to add her as a dependent?

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Yes, she may be your dependent and you may claim her if she meets the "Tests To Be a Qualifying Relative":

A dependent doesn't always have to be your child. Dependents come in all shapes, sizes and relationships. If all of the statements below are true, you can claim them as a dependent.

Relationship: The person lives in your home for the entire year and is considered to be a member of your household. If they don't live with you, they need to be related to you.

Income: Generally, their income is less than $4,050 (not including Social Security and welfare).

Support: Generally, you provide more than half the person's support.

Marital status: Generally, a dependent can't do their taxes with a spouse (married filing jointly). They also can't be a dependent on someone else's return.

Nationality: The person is a United States citizen; or a resident or national of the U.S., Canada or Mexico.

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Yes, she may be your dependent and you may claim her if she meets the "Tests To Be a Qualifying Relative":

A dependent doesn't always have to be your child. Dependents come in all shapes, sizes and relationships. If all of the statements below are true, you can claim them as a dependent.

Relationship: The person lives in your home for the entire year and is considered to be a member of your household. If they don't live with you, they need to be related to you.

Income: Generally, their income is less than $4,050 (not including Social Security and welfare).

Support: Generally, you provide more than half the person's support.

Marital status: Generally, a dependent can't do their taxes with a spouse (married filing jointly). They also can't be a dependent on someone else's return.

Nationality: The person is a United States citizen; or a resident or national of the U.S., Canada or Mexico.

Still not sure? We'll ask you questions in TurboTax to help you figure out who you can claim as a dependent.

Related Information:

kperez103Author

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Thank you very much. I was worried that I couldn't add her as a dependent. Since I added her as one originally on my W2. I m glad I asked or else I would have to pay back. 🙂