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Level 2
March 19, 2022
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other dependent

  • March 19, 2022
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I am single and claiming an adult who is single and collects social security (SS) because disable via doctors diagnoses. No federal withholding in SS, he made less than 1544 in other income with federal withholding. He is not a relative but lived all year in my home. I paid more than 1/2 of living expenses. Problem finding this dependent option in Turbo Tax, had to pick as if a relative. Problem once I enter his info, turbo tax says " Ernie Qualified You for a tax Break" BUT my federal return amount drops over two hundred dollars. Is Turbo Tax acting correctly? Something seems wrong!

 

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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    March 19, 2022

    When claiming a non-relative as a dependent you are eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500.

    Level 2
    March 19, 2022

    BUT why does my return amount drop two hundred dollars when I enter in his information???

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    March 19, 2022

    @owlsnest57 wrote:

    BUT why does my return amount drop two hundred dollars when I enter in his information???


    The Taxes Due amount would drop.  Not the Tax Refund.  Look at the description on the meter.