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posted Jun 6, 2019 8:21:29 AM

Can I claim my live in disabled boyfriend as a dependent if he had no income

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 8:21:30 AM

Yes, you may if you meet the following requirements: 

 

  • Gross Income: He earned less than $4,200 in 2019.

  • Total Support: You provide more than half of the total support for the year. - Support Test

  • Residence: Lived with you all year as a member of your household

  • He cannot be claimed by anyone else. 

  • To verify, click here: 

    Credit for Other Dependents 

 

3 Replies
Intuit Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 8:21:30 AM

Yes, you may if you meet the following requirements: 

 

  • Gross Income: He earned less than $4,200 in 2019.

  • Total Support: You provide more than half of the total support for the year. - Support Test

  • Residence: Lived with you all year as a member of your household

  • He cannot be claimed by anyone else. 

  • To verify, click here: 

    Credit for Other Dependents 

 

Level 11
Jun 6, 2019 8:21:32 AM

He does not need to be your relative.

Level 11
Jun 6, 2019 8:21:35 AM

 Here is the IRS calculator to determine who can claim him. https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

You may be able to if he is not claimed by anyone else, he lived with you all year,  he made less than $4050 and you provided more than half his support  (https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/worksheet_for_determining_support_4012.pdf ).

I hope this was helpful?