If I have someone who lives with me who works but I pay all bills can I claim her and then file head of household

tonya-rackard · ‎June 1, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 1, 2019

You cannot claim her as a dependent if she has income over $4,050 in 2016.

Even if you could claim her as a dependent, you cannot file as Head of Household as she is not a qualifying person (she not related to you).

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MinhT · ‎June 1, 2019

You cannot claim her as a dependent if she has income over $4,050 in 2016.

Even if you could claim her as a dependent, you cannot file as Head of Household as she is not a qualifying person (she not related to you).

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