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How did someone claim an incarcerated person as a dependent last year?
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∙ 15y ago
If the incarcerated person was not incarcerated for the entire year, he was still an eligible dependent. Also, if the incarcerated person is under 18 and the parent's provide his support while he is incarcerated he can also be claimed as a dependent.
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If someone last year carried my child as dependent on their tax return can someone different carry her next year without anyone getting audited?
As long as the child is genuinely the dependent of a new person, that person can claim them as a dependent for that year.
Can you claim single head of household if you care for someone who does not qualify as your dependent?
No, you cannot claim single head of household unless someone you claim as a dependent lives in your home.
Can you claim head of household if your dependent was incarcerated?
Yes, you may still be able to claim head of household if your dependent was incarcerated if you provided more than half of the cost of keeping up a home for yourself and a qualifying person (such as another dependent) for more than half of the year. Be sure to consult with a tax professional or use tax software to accurately determine your eligibility.
Can you claim a grandparent as dependent on taxes?
You can claim them if you provided for the person the year you want to claim him or her.
My girlfriend lives with me in my house and doesn't have an income and I supprt her!! Can I claim her for my taxes as a dependent?
No, sorry. You can only claim someone related to you as a dependent.
Can a person claim someone on their tax form if they are not related to them?
It depends on whether or not they are classified as a "dependent". You should contact the tax office to answer this question.
How do you claim a non related dependent on your taxes?
If they aren't a qualified child or a qualified relative, as defined, you can't claim them.
Can you claim your child's medical expense if it is his fathers year to claim him?
No, medical expenses for a dependent can only be claimed by the person who is claiming him or her as a dependent.
How will a person who filed as a dependent get their 2007 tax rebate?
If you fled a return you can claim a refund. If you didn't file a return of your own and were a dependent on someone elses, then that person gets a larger refund based on their having filed jointly, head of household, etc.
Can a student claim head of household and be a dependent also?
The occupation of the person makes no difference. You can only be a dependent one place.
Can you claim someone on your taxes that has been in jail?
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.
Can you claim a dependent if you file as self-employed?
Yes, you can claim a qualifying dependent.
