I claim my girlfriend every year on my taxes as a dependent. I’m the sole provider. But in 2019 she got a job toward the end of the year making minimum wage. Can I still claim her and her still file her own w2?
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5 Replies
DoninGA
Level 15
Jan 21, 2020 5:46:42 PM
If her gross income for 2019 was $4,200 or more then no can claim her as a dependent if she is age 19 or older and not a full time student under the age of 24.
Critter
Level 15
Jan 21, 2020 5:46:43 PM
Yes you can if she made less than $4200. And she would file her own return and indicate she could be claimed as a dependent.
robertm2
Returning Member
Jan 21, 2020 5:54:24 PM
Yeah she did not make 4200. So I can claim her on mine. And she can also file her own just for herself correct? I just don’t want to do something and get in trouble