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In some cases, you can claim someone that has been in jail. If the person meets the requirements as a dependent and was not in jail for more than 6 months, they can be claimed.

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Yes, you can generally claim someone on your taxes if they have been in jail, as long as they meet the qualifying criteria for being a dependent. The IRS does not restrict claiming someone simply because they have been in jail. However, there are specific criteria that must be met, such as living with you for more than half the year and not providing more than half of their own support.

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