Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return

[Gs02rosa]

Hi, can I claim my 16-year-old brother on my taxes? I support my mother and him 100 percent.

Thanks so much!

[evelynm]

Hello:

Yes, you can claim your brother.   He is a qualifying relative - the following excerpts also apply:

• Are they a citizen or resident? 
• Are you the only person claiming them as a dependent? 
• Are they filing a joint return? 

Please review the full details in this link to confirm all is met:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODb... 

[Corrlich44]

Hi Gs02rosa,

The answer could be yes as a "Qualifying Relative" as long as you provide more than 50% of their support, they live under your roof for more than half the year, that you cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else and a myriad of other potential factors.

Read further under "Qualifying Relatives":

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODb...