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December 27, 2022
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Claim two houeholds

  • December 27, 2022
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My granddaughter and I live in one house and my daughter and my grandson live in a different house. I own both homes and I completely support both families. Can I claim both families. My daughter does not work 

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    Level 15
    December 27, 2022

    We do not have many details....but it sounds as if you can claim your family members as dependents.  They do not necessarily have to live in your own house for you to claim them if you are providing over half their support.   You say your daughter does not work---but does she have any other income?  Investment income, etc.?  Or are you providing all of the support?

     

    WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

     

    You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2022 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

    Qualifying child

    • They're related to you.
    • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
    • They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
    • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
    • They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
      • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
    • They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
    • They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

    Qualifying relative

    • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
    • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
    • They're 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 (exceptions apply).
    • They made less than $4,400 in 20222.
    • You provided more than half of their financial support.

    When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

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    IbskAuthor
    Level 2
    December 27, 2022

    She get a very small child support check twice a month. I think 120 dollars.  That is her only income 

    Level 15
    December 27, 2022

    Child support is not entered on a tax return.   It does not count as income.

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**