If I provide full living expenses for my dependent brother can I deduct that amount?

seaqwin · ‎June 6, 2019

My brother gets all living expenses paid by me, his sister. can I deduct all money I provide for him?

AlanT · ‎June 6, 2019

Unfortunately, you cannot deduct the money you provide to him for his living expenses.

However, you may be able to claim him as an "other" dependent.

[Edited 3/9/2019 | 5:14 pm est]

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AlanT · ‎June 6, 2019

Unfortunately, you cannot deduct the money you provide to him for his living expenses.

However, you may be able to claim him as an "other" dependent.

[Edited 3/9/2019 | 5:14 pm est]

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SweetieJean · ‎June 6, 2019

He does not have to live with her all year. He can still be a qualifying Relative.
@seaqwin Did he have any income of any type in 2018?

seaqwin · ‎June 6, 2019

No, he had none in 2018

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