My fiance is incarcerated in NY, am i able to claim him on my taxes? he has been in prison for few years so he hasn't been living with me.

kayk2284 · ‎June 6, 2019

what documents are necessary?

DoninGA · ‎June 6, 2019

No you cannot claim him as a dependent since he has not lived with you for the entire year. To claim someone as a dependent who is not related to you they must live in your home for the entire year under the Qualifying Relative rules.

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DoninGA · ‎June 6, 2019

No you cannot claim him as a dependent since he has not lived with you for the entire year. To claim someone as a dependent who is not related to you they must live in your home for the entire year under the Qualifying Relative rules.

SweetieJean · ‎June 6, 2019

"he has been in prison for few years" If you did claim him any of those years, you must amend to "unclaim" him.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

@kayk2284 If you have been giving/sending him money, that is a gift to an individual, and is not deductible on your tax return, either.

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My fiance is incarcerated in NY, am i able to claim him on my taxes? he has been in prison for few years so he hasn't been living with me.