Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return

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October 25, 2023
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Hi, can I claim my 16-year-old brother on my taxes? I support my mother and him 100 percent.

Thanks so much!

Ask the Experts - Extension - Sept 2023

evelynm

Employee Tax Expert

Hello:

Yes, you can claim your brother. He is a qualifying relative - the following excerpts also apply:

Are they a citizen or resident?
Are you the only person claiming them as a dependent?
Are they filing a joint return?

Please review the full details in this link to confirm all is met: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94

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Corrlich44

Level 6

Hi Gs02rosa,

The answer could be yes as a "Qualifying Relative" as long as you provide more than 50% of their support, they live under your roof for more than half the year, that you cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else and a myriad of other potential factors.

Read further under "Qualifying Relatives":

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94

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