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Can I take a deduction at some other place for adult children or parents who live in my home but do not qualify as dependents because of there income?

I still pay more then 1/2 of there expenses but I’m not sure where to put this information in.
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Can I take a deduction at some other place for adult children or parents who live in my home but do not qualify as dependents because of there income?

No you cannot ... they must be a dependent. 

Can I take a deduction at some other place for adult children or parents who live in my home but do not qualify as dependents because of there income?

No.  If the adults in your home are not qualifying dependents then there is no deduction or credit.  There is nothing to enter on your tax return for that.

 

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Can I take a deduction at some other place for adult children or parents who live in my home but do not qualify as dependents because of there income?

No, they must meet the income requirement to be dependents. There is no other deduction.

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