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Returning Member
posted Jan 31, 2022 6:11:10 AM

Claim as a dependent

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Level 15
Jan 31, 2022 6:18:12 AM

You want to claim a dependent, or are you a dependent yourself?  Please provide details.

Expert Alumni
Jan 31, 2022 6:45:38 AM

Your partner may qualify as a qualifying relative.

 

At the screen Personal info summary, scroll down and click Add a dependent.

 

TurboTax software will ask questions and determine whether the individual qualifies an a qualifying relative under IRS dependency rules.

 

The qualifications for a qualifying relative are:

 

The person can't be your qualifying child or the qualifying child of any other taxpayer.

The person either

  • (a) must be related to you in one of the ways listed under Relatives who don't have to live with you, or
  • (b) must live with you all year as a member of your household (and your relationship must not violate local law).

The person's gross income for the year must be less than $4,300.  (SSI disability benefits do not qualify as taxable income.)

You must provide more than half of the person's total support for the year.