Can I claim my boyfriend who is collecting Soc Sec benefits as a dependent?

hobbspinefarm — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:33:36 GMT

Re: Can I claim my boyfriend who is collecting Soc Sec benefits as a dependent?

ColeenD3 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:48:01 GMT

To claim a qualifying relative, he must meet the criteria. Nontaxable Social Security does not count towards gross income.

Qualifying Relative

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2019 taxes as long as they meet all of the following requirements :

You provided more than half of their financial support. More info
They made less than $4,200 in gross income during 2019 unless they are a qualifying child.
They live with you or they are related to you. (Your relative must live at your residence all year or be on the list of “relatives who do not live with you” in Publication 501.)
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren't (or won't be) claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
You are not being claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.

Re: Can I claim my boyfriend who is collecting Soc Sec benefits as a dependent?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:58:04 GMT

You might want to think about the fact that a person who is claimed as a dependent CANNOT get the stimulus check. And if you claim him all you get is a $500 credit for other dependents which reduces your tax liability.

Food for thought,

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Can I claim my boyfriend who is collecting Soc Sec benefits as a dependent?

Re: Can I claim my boyfriend who is collecting Soc Sec benefits as a dependent?

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