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Been staying at a friend's house for 6 months, does this make me a dependent if I don't pay rent?

 
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Been staying at a friend's house for 6 months, does this make me a dependent if I don't pay rent?

No. You would have to live with your friend for ALL of 2016 and make less than $4050 for your friend to claim you as a dependent, among other things.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Been staying at a friend's house for 6 months, does this make me a dependent if I don't pay rent?

No. You would have to live with your friend for ALL of 2016 and make less than $4050 for your friend to claim you as a dependent, among other things.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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