Perhaps.
To claim a
non-relative (distant relative such as a cousin, or anyone else not related to
you) as a dependent, they must live with you all 12 months of the tax year. In
addition to being a citizen of the US or a resident of the US, Canada or
Mexico:
- you must provide more than 1/2 of
the individuals support,
- they must not earn more than $4,050
in 2016 in gross income (social security doesn't count)
- they are not a qualifying child
of another taxpayer, and
- they must not file a joint return
with another
Dependents are
added under the personal info tab.
While a
non-relative may be a dependent, they will not qualify you for Head of
Household status or EITC.