Daughter and her little girl lived with me all of 2015 in Ohio. She only made a few thousand dollars last year and due to that is getting almost no refund if she claims herself and her child. I would like to claim her on my return & give her that money. Her daughters medical expenses are covered by medicaid and she is concerned that would violate qualifying for the medicaid.
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You may be able to claim both your daughter and granddaughter providing that they meet the following qualifications:
The IRS rules for qualifying dependents cover just about every conceivable situation, from housekeepers to emancipated offspring.
Fortunately, most of us live simpler lives. The basic rules will cover almost everyone. Here’s how it all breaks down.
There are two types of dependents, each subject to different rules:
For both types of dependents, you’ll need to answer the following questions to determine if you can claim them.
In addition to the qualifications above, to claim an exemption for your child, you must be able to answer "yes" to all of the following questions.
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