If your brother-in-law receives more than half of his financial support from you and is not claimed as a dependant by someone else, you may be able to claim him as a dependant on your US income taxes. Check with a good tax adviser before doing so.
If the "dependent" brother is under 19 and is not a full time student then you can not claim him as a dependent and you can not claim Head of Household status. How old is this brother?
Yes, you can claim your disabled brother as a dependent on your taxes if he meets certain criteria, such as not providing more than half of his own support and meeting the IRS definition of a qualifying relative.
Yes, you can claim a qualifying dependent.
Maybe. If he supported you. You could be considered to be a dependent. I suggest you ask this question on a tax website.
Yes you can claim anyone as a dependent if there living under your roof.
No, you cannot claim an exemption if you are a dependent on someone else's tax return.
No, you are not required to claim a dependent on your taxes. It is optional and depends on your individual circumstances.
If your brother-in-law receives more than half of his financial support from you and is not claimed as a dependant by someone else, you may be able to claim him as a dependant on your US income taxes. Check with a good tax adviser before doing so.
You may never claim your spouse as a dependent. You may, however, claim a standard exemption for your spouse if she does not have to file and you are not filing jointly (and as long as no one else is claiming her as a dependent).
When someone claims you as a dependent, it means they can receive tax benefits for supporting you financially. Not everyone can claim you as a dependent; there are specific rules regarding relationship, income, and support that determine if someone can claim you.
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No, if you claim your girlfriend as a dependent on your taxes, she will not be eligible to receive a stimulus check.