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.
what documents are necessary?
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DoninGA
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:01:42 AM
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
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:01:42 AM
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
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:01:42 AM
"he has been in prison for few years" If you did claim him any of those years, you must amend to "unclaim" him.
xmasbaby0
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 8:01:44 AM
@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.