Is there any deduction for providing the majority of care for a significant other who did not reside with me?

thedray · ‎June 4, 2019

rent, food, phone etc for unemployed significant other

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No, there is no deduction for that. You can only claim a dependent who is not related to you if they lived with you the whole year and had gross income of less than $4050. You say your SO lived elsewhere. Money you provided was a gift; gifts to individuals are not deductible.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No, there is no deduction for that. You can only claim a dependent who is not related to you if they lived with you the whole year and had gross income of less than $4050. You say your SO lived elsewhere. Money you provided was a gift; gifts to individuals are not deductible.

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thedray · ‎June 4, 2019

"Thanks. Just curious

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

You are welcome.

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Is there any deduction for providing the majority of care for a significant other who did not reside with me?