I took care of a 3yr old child in my household that's not my child the whole year. Can I claim this child an not have any problems with the IRS holding my tax money?

[kookie2k11]

Is there any proof or anything I need to show this child was in my household? An what do I list the child as since its not mine?

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

You can claim the child if all rules below are met:

• No other taxpayer can claim them as dependents  (such as the child's parents)
• They lived for the entire year with you, and
• You paid more than half for their support. 

You don't have to submit any proof with your tax return, but you do need one in case you are audited.

[kookie2k11]

Thanks. What would I list the child as since it's not my child biologically?