Dependents

[chouwen]

I filed my Girlfriends children and got audited. She does not work and I provided all their support for last two years. Anything helps because this is BANANAS.

[KeshaH]

Do the children live with you and for how long? What relationship did you list for the children on your return?

[chouwen]

we have been living together since october 2023. Their mom claimed them for that year because she worked, and left her job to go back to school in january 2024. I have had all their support every since. I put that they were my nephews (I know not smart)

[DavidD66]

You may want to review this IRS online tool that will help you determine if your girlfriend's children qualify as your dependent.  They probably don't, but here it is anyway:

Whom may I claim as a dependent?