Can I claim my boyfrien ( father of my children)

[carriec0911]

My boyfriend owns the duplex we live in.  He rents out one unit which doesn't cover the mortagage.  I am the only one who works, will I be able to claim him in the upcoming tax season?

[TaxGuyBill · Accepted solution]

If he receives more than $4050 in total income, including gross rent for the other side of the duplex, no, you can not claim him as a dependent.

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000220968

[SweetieJean]

and be sure he files his own tax return correctly claiming that rental income.

[carriec0911]

Thank you, he hasn't worked in over a year due to health issue and I have been the main provider for the family is to why I asked.  I appreciate the responses!

[carriec0911]

In addition to him claiming the rent, would he use all the receipts I have saved from "me" fixing up the property?

[SweetieJean]

The amount of the mortgage is irrelevant, as only mortgage interest (not principal) is deductible.  Does he have any other income at all: unemployment comp, retirement, disability, etc?