Can I still claim someone as my dependent if they did not live with me but I paid their rent and medical expenses for the whole year?

greenmess08 · ‎May 31, 2019

My partner lives in another state but I paid for their food, rent, necessities, and medical expenses for the year

xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

No. In the situation you describe, you cannot claim your partner as a dependent since he/she did not live with you all year.

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