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packrcch
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I would like to claim my roommate as a dependent. she receives social security. how do i verify with irs that i am paying at least half of her living expenses?

 
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PaulaM
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I would like to claim my roommate as a dependent. she receives social security. how do i verify with irs that i am paying at least half of her living expenses?

Use the IRS link below to determine if you claim your roommate as a dependent. The interview questions will take approximately 15 minutes to answer. 

https://www.irs.gov/uac/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

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PaulaM
Employee Tax Expert

I would like to claim my roommate as a dependent. she receives social security. how do i verify with irs that i am paying at least half of her living expenses?

Use the IRS link below to determine if you claim your roommate as a dependent. The interview questions will take approximately 15 minutes to answer. 

https://www.irs.gov/uac/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

**Join us for our "All about the refund" event, sign up here

**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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