I get to claim my kids on taxes every other year according to a parenting plan. This year I didn't work much. My boyfriend wants to claim me and my kids. He is not their father and he is married. Their father gets to claim them in even years. Can he claim me and my kids?
You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
He may be able to claim you, but he may claim your kids. He may be able to claim you if:
· He provided more than half of your support.
· You made less than $4,050 in gross taxable income.
· You lived with him for the entire year.
· You aren't a dependent on someone else’s taxes.
· You aren't filing a joint return with someone else.
· You are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
You can use this IRS Support Worksheet to see if he can claim you.
He is not eligible to claim your children under the Qualified Child Test. Since you are not wed, he does not have the qualifying relationship with your children per the IRS definition. Here is the test to determine if you can claim a child as a dependent:
- be your child (or adoptive or foster child or step), sibling, niece, nephew or grandchildHe may be able to claim you, but he may claim your kids. He may be able to claim you if:
· He provided more than half of your support.
· You made less than $4,050 in gross taxable income.
· You lived with him for the entire year.
· You aren't a dependent on someone else’s taxes.
· You aren't filing a joint return with someone else.
· You are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
You can use this IRS Support Worksheet to see if he can claim you.
He is not eligible to claim your children under the Qualified Child Test. Since you are not wed, he does not have the qualifying relationship with your children per the IRS definition. Here is the test to determine if you can claim a child as a dependent:
- be your child (or adoptive or foster child or step), sibling, niece, nephew or grandchildStill have questions?
Make a postAsk questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
nayes17
New Member
mallorylubking
New Member
bmsamy
New Member
healthylife4@hot
New Member
Brittany-lin
New Member
Did the information on this page answer your question?
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.