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Is our friend qualified relative and can be claimed as our dependent?

Outsider — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:48:58 GMT

If i'm filing "married filing jointly" with my wife", can our family friend qualify as qualified relative dependent if he lived in our house all year long, we provided more than 50% for his support and he didn't earn more than 4000$? Thank you.

Yes, your friend can be claimed as a dependent if all oth...

viktoriyab11 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:49:00 GMT

Yes, your friend can be claimed as a dependent if all other requirements met.

Qualifying relative

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year.
They made less than $4,050 in 2017.
You provided more than half of their financial support. More info

Excellent. Thank you!

Outsider — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:49:01 GMT

Excellent. Thank you!