Can i claim my sister as a dependent with 1099-misc?

[UnknownJGL]

My sister started a business in 2016 as a freelancer for graphic design. Because business is slow, I am her main source of income as she runs her business from our home. We did receive some business and she received 1099-MISC in her name totaling $3,200.00. Can I still claim her as a dependent with a 1099-MISC? Who files the 1099-MISC?

[JohnW15 · Accepted solution]

You may be able to claim your sister as a dependent, despite the fact that she earns her own income.  She'll need to file her own return and report her income there.  

For more information about claiming her as a dependent, please see the TurboTax FAQ below.

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