Children, typically minors
While the above may be one type of dependent (and also may not), it is by no means the only type. Broadly there are 2 forms, each with different qualifications. Your dependent children & relatives, (which has a surprisingly broad definition). For example, certainly a parent, grandparent, sibling, etc. may be a dependent
Exemptions reduce your taxable income. There are two types of exemptions: personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents. For each exemption you can deduct $3,650 on your 2010 tax return.
For more information on exemptions, dependents and whether you or your dependent needs to file a tax return, see IRS Publication 501.The publication is available at http://www.irs.gov or can be ordered by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). You can also use theInteractive Tax Assistant at http://www.irs.gov to determine who you can claim as a dependent and how much you can deduct for each exemption you claim. The ITA tool is a tax law resource on the IRS website that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/index.html
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Dependent on tax teturns
if they are living with you then they can be claimed
Yes, but of course he would have to meet the dependency tests and not be claimed on his own or anyone elses taxes.
A "dependent" who supports themselves isn't really your dependent, and therefore can't be claimed as one.
If you are responsible for more than 50% of their support, they are a dependent and can be claimed on your income tax as such.
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No there are many different tax deductions that can be claimed on your tax return. For a list of them you can visit www.irs.gov.
Officially: A person, other than the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse, for whom an exemption can be claimed. To be your dependent, a person must be your qualifying child or qualifying relative. For more information, see Exemptions for Dependents in Publication 501. And I'll try to post a link to the Publication
what you are asking is tax fraud. you are not the dependant of your boyfriend. also that has nothing to do with your actual residence.
Yes. Still file a tax return so that you can get any refund that you are entitled to. Make sure to mark on the return that you can be claimed as a dependant so that it is not rejected by the IRS.