If my brother lives with me and I'm the one paying a majority of the bills and food can I claim him as a dependent even if he works?

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If my brother lives with me and I'm the one paying a majority of the bills and food can I claim him as a dependent even if he works?

If his income was less than $4050 and you provided more than half of his support (support is more than just food and lodging) then you can claim him.

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If my brother lives with me and I'm the one paying a majority of the bills and food can I claim him as a dependent even if he works?

Was his 2016 income more than $4,050? How old is he?

If my brother lives with me and I'm the one paying a majority of the bills and food can I claim him as a dependent even if he works?

No and hes 28

If my brother lives with me and I'm the one paying a majority of the bills and food can I claim him as a dependent even if he works?

If his income was less than $4050 and you provided more than half of his support (support is more than just food and lodging) then you can claim him.

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