Can I claim my girlfriend as a dependent.. she has lived with me the entire year.she had no income for more than six months.she is now getting social security disability

michael79 · ‎June 4, 2019

HelenaC · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, you may be able to your girlfriend as a dependent. Many taxpayers are surprised to find they may be able to claim a boyfriend, girlfriend, domestic partner, or friend as a qualifying relative (dependent) if the following tests are met:

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year.
They made less than $4,050 in 2017.
You provided more than half of their financial support. More info

TurboTax will ask you a series of questions to determine if your girlfriend can be claimed as a dependent.

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