If I payed taxes on money I sent to take care of my boyfriend all year in jail should I claim that on my taxes or claim him as a dependent? Will it make a difference?

joneskayla15 · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No. You cannot claim your jailed BF as a dependent. He is not your dependent--you are not providing his support. His support is being provided by the penal institution where he is serving time. Money you are sending him is a gift. Gifts to individuals are not deductible. Sorry.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No. You cannot claim your jailed BF as a dependent. He is not your dependent--you are not providing his support. His support is being provided by the penal institution where he is serving time. Money you are sending him is a gift. Gifts to individuals are not deductible. Sorry.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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If I payed taxes on money I sent to take care of my boyfriend all year in jail should I claim that on my taxes or claim him as a dependent? Will it make a difference?