How do i claim my fiance's nieces

[avila1221]

My fiancé and 1 took in her two nieces last march and I want to claim them on my taxes. How do I do that?

[DoninGA]

A non-relative has to live in your home for the entire year before you would be able to claim them as dependents, among other requirements.

[avila1221]

I thought it had to be at least 6 months?

[DoninGA]

No, the entire year.  See this IRS Publication 501 for the Qualifying Relative rules - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000220954">https://www.irs.gov/pu...>