household member

Forum|Forum|4 months ago
April 10, 2026
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What constitutes a household member for tax filing purposes? For example, I have an adult living with me until they can get back on their feet, they are currently unemployed. I am not claiming them on my taxes as a dependent. Would they be considered a household member?

And is a mental disability considered the same as a physical disability?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

Not sure why you are asking about a "household member" if you are not claiming them as a dependent. There is no place on a tax return to enter a "household member" that you are not claiming as a dependent. What are you trying to do? Why are you asking about mental and physical disabilities?

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user17758644846Author

Level 2

Because they are filing their own tax return and they are being asked to enter all other household members income. They are not currently working due to disability. I’m asking about a household member because I’d like to know if I’m considered a household member since they are temporarily staying with me.