Yes - a dependant - is anyone who relies on another person to provide them with food and shelter.
A "dependent" who supports themselves isn't really your dependent, and therefore can't be claimed as one.
Dependent on tax teturns
you will have to pay your own taxes not your parents.
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Either they fail to read/ understand the form, OR- the person can be claimed as a dependent of another (teenager with part time job, but a dependent of his parents)
Generally if the dependent has gross income of $3,950 or more for 2014, they cannot be claimed as a dependent.
My Parents did.
A "dependent" who supports themselves isn't really your dependent, and therefore can't be claimed as one.
No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.
Dependent on tax teturns
You cannot claim any dependents if you can legitimately be claimed as a dependent by someone else. So if your mother legitimately claimed you, you cannot claim your son. But you should check the rules for claiming a dependent to see if your mother could also have claimed your son.
you will have to pay your own taxes not your parents.
You can only claim a runaway as a tax dependent if they meet the IRS rules for qualifying relatives, which includes providing over half of the individual's support for the year and the individual having lived with you for the entire year. If these conditions are met, you may be able to claim them as a dependent. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional for specific guidance.
by calling a lawyer and asking
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.
That depends on what it is for. Meal and expense for business related activities are tax deductible. If they are not, they are not tax deductabile. But if you have a dependent, the amount paid for care (food included) are use to determine if the dependent is eligible to be claimed.
yes they can