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posted May 31, 2019 7:46:43 PM

Am I able to claim my sister who is my roommate as a dependent? She is in school, no income, and I pay majority of our rent/utilities.

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May 31, 2019 7:46:46 PM

Yes, you may be able to claim your sister as a Qualifying Relative dependent if:
  • You provided more than half of their support.
  • She made less than $4,050 in gross taxable income. (Social Security income generally doesn’t count here.)
  • She lives with you (365 days in the year) or they are related to you.
  • She isn't a dependent on someone else’s taxes.
  • She isn't doing their taxes with a spouse (married filing jointly).
  • She is a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

You can’t claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone else’s taxes

See Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Return/INF12139.html