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posted Feb 19, 2021 5:07:34 PM

Am I able to claim a girlfriend that lived with me and did not work as a dependent if she is 24 and not a student

Can I claim a girlfriend as a dependent, she did not work and did not go to school. She is 24 years old.

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Level 15
Feb 19, 2021 5:14:00 PM

Did she live with you for the whole year in 2020 and have less than $4300 of income--not counting Social Security?

 

If so you may be able to claim her for the $500 credit for other dependents.

 

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/children-dependents/help/what-does-financially-support-another-person-mean/00/26532

 

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Feb 19, 2021 5:53:41 PM

Yes, she lived with me the whole year and she made $0.