Okay, they have lived with me for 11 months, it will be a year in a few weeks. I've started my return and it claims she doesn't qualify as a dependant but the c...

Okay great thank you very much for your answers and assistance! Have a wonderful day!

I ask because I live in WA State, not sure what rules are in place, and I don't want to see her penalized for this, as the food is solely for the children.

Okay, they have lived with me for 11 months, it will be a year in a few weeks. I've started my return and it claims she doesn't qualify as a dependant but the c...