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posted Apr 6, 2022 3:54:02 PM

Do I answer yes for supporting someone else if I paid someones rent and bought them food for six months in 2021 with no documentation?

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Apr 6, 2022 4:19:31 PM

In the context of working on your tax return, you would only answer 'yes' to that question if you expect to be claiming that person as a dependent on your return.

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax help article for more information about claiming someone as a dependent so you can decide how you should answer the question for your situation:

 

Who can I claim as my dependent?