My husband is sole provider for family, but my brother is disabled on SS and has lived with us since Dec 2016. Is he a dependent?

jmgrush · ‎June 3, 2019

Vanessa · ‎June 3, 2019

It is possible. He may be able to be claimed as a qualifying relative if all of the following apply.

They are not a qualifying child of another taxpayer
Earned less than $4,050 in taxable income Social Security is generally not included in this calculation.
Did not provide his own support
You and your husband provided more than half of his support
He lived with you for the entire year

If all of the above apply, then he would be eligible to be claimed as a dependent on your tax return.

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Vanessa · ‎June 3, 2019

It is possible. He may be able to be claimed as a qualifying relative if all of the following apply.

They are not a qualifying child of another taxpayer
Earned less than $4,050 in taxable income Social Security is generally not included in this calculation.
Did not provide his own support
You and your husband provided more than half of his support
He lived with you for the entire year

If all of the above apply, then he would be eligible to be claimed as a dependent on your tax return.

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

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