Generally no, unless the 17 year old is earning a great deal of income (i.e. actor). Usually a minor is not making enough money to support a sibling and/or parent. The parent is usually getting income from other sources (Social Security benefits, welfare, child support, etc), so they don't qualify as the child's dependent because they are providing more than half of their own support through these other funds.
Often, the same goes for claiming the sister, who would be mostly supported by those same funds the parent is receiving. Since there are different rules for claiming a sibling versus a parent, I suggest reading IRS Publication 501 first. Then see a tax professional if you think she qualifies as her brother's dependent.
No.Well, you can claim you love him dearly...but you can't claim him on your taxes as a dependent.
No. My mother would not let me let you claim her on your income tax return. Even if I could claim my mother on my return I would not let you claim her on your return. My mother will be claiming herself on her own return. Nice try though. If you are interested in possibly claiming your own mother on your own return, I would recommend reading the Form 1040 instructions for line 6c, step 4. In a nutshell, if your mother lived with you all year, had minimal income, and you provided over half her support, you may be eligible to claim your mother on your return.
depends upon the income of the "disabled non-relative housemate" (<$3,700.); citizenship of same; dependent taxpayer test; lived with you ALL year????
You can only do this when you and this disabled adult meet all of the necessary rules that have to met for you to be able to claim this disabled adult as your qualifying relative dependent on your 1040 income tax return. For all of the rules go to the IRS.gov web site and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3
Under some circumstances, yes. The tax instruction booklet contains a series of questions designed to help you figure out if you can do so in your particular case.
If she doesn't live in your household, nothing. If she lives with you, you can probably claim her as a dependant.
No.Well, you can claim you love him dearly...but you can't claim him on your taxes as a dependent.
You can only claim your sister and her daughter on your taxes if you supported them and they lived in your household. Benefits have to be added to the return as income to the household.
No. My mother would not let me let you claim her on your income tax return. Even if I could claim my mother on my return I would not let you claim her on your return. My mother will be claiming herself on her own return. Nice try though. If you are interested in possibly claiming your own mother on your own return, I would recommend reading the Form 1040 instructions for line 6c, step 4. In a nutshell, if your mother lived with you all year, had minimal income, and you provided over half her support, you may be eligible to claim your mother on your return.
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.
Yes you can as long as you have receipts or some form of proof that you are caring for her I have care for her since 2003
depends upon the income of the "disabled non-relative housemate" (<$3,700.); citizenship of same; dependent taxpayer test; lived with you ALL year????
You can only do this when you and this disabled adult meet all of the necessary rules that have to met for you to be able to claim this disabled adult as your qualifying relative dependent on your 1040 income tax return. For all of the rules go to the IRS.gov web site and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3
You haven't said whether your mother has died. If not, her will should be drafted by an attorney who specializes in probate law. A will that omits a child must be drafted properly: The child should be specifically mentioned so the court will not assume he was simply forgotten. If not that child or their children may have a claim against the estate depending on state laws. If your brother had no children, it is doubtful that his wife could prevail in a claim against your mother's estate.
Under some circumstances, yes. The tax instruction booklet contains a series of questions designed to help you figure out if you can do so in your particular case.
According to the IRS, all gambling winnings are considered income, therefore all gambling winnings are taxable and must be claimed, under the same rules and limitations as any other income.
If the child was (a) under 19 at the end of the year or (b) under 24 at the end of the year and a fulltime student during the year or (c) totally and permanently disabled AND this child did not provide more than half his own support, THEN you can claim him. Remember that money put in the bank or invested is not support. Even if he earned a million dollars but put it in the bank, you might be able to claim him. If the child did not qualify under the above rules, then his gross income is too high to claim him as a dependent unless the income came from a sheltered workshop for the disabled.