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As many as qualify...qualification requires having an ID number for them, and that no one else, including themselves, is claiming them. Obviously, the more you claim the more suspect your return becomes. Clearly, the desire to claim dependents and get the benefit which isn't correct, is not some new or novel idea. The system your sealing with is fairly adept at finding this fraud, and not particualrly forgiving of it.
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How many dependents can you claim on a federal income tax return?
2 You can claim more than 2, it depends how many actual dependents you have living in the household. The term "dependent" means: * A qualifying child, or * A qualifying relative. You can claim an exemption for a qualifying child or qualifying relative only if these three tests are met. # Dependent taxpayer test. # Joint return test. # Citizen or resident test.
How many qualifying dependents can you file for on your taxes?
If you file Form 1040A, there is room to list sixdependents in the Exemptions Section on page 1. If you're claiming more than six dependents on Form 1040A, you attach a statement to your return listing the additional dependents and giving the information required for each one (first name, last name, social security number, relationship to you, check if qualify for child tax credit).If you file Form 1040, there is room to list fourdependents in the Exemptions Section on page 1. If more than that number of dependents, you check the box to the left of line 6c and attach a statement with each additional dependent's name and the requested information.Anyone who meets the requirements for qualifying as your dependent can be claimed on your tax return.
On this year's income tax can you file dependents?
You can always file dependents on your income tax return, as long as you have dependents living in your home that you are responsible for supporting financially.
Can some one file taxes on children if they lived in the home for almost 4 years but not married or kin?
If the children meet all the requirements as your dependents, you can file for them. The IRS terminology calls these "qualifying children of another taxpayer." See related link.
I dont have the social security number for my dependents can I file?
You can file a paper return, but your claim will be rejected. You cannot efile. You can either file now without the dependents and file an amended return after you get the information or you can file an extension now and then finish when you get the information.
Why was I allowed to claim only two children as dependents when I am married with three children?
If you feel that you're eligible to claim all three children as your dependents, then you should contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. If eligible, then you would file Form 1040X (Amended U.S. Individual Income Return) to correct the error.There's no limit on the number of qualifying dependents that you can claim. There are two types of dependents; Qualifying Child and Qualifying Relative. Your children usually qualify for the Qualifying Child category.But if they're no longer eligible for that category, they might meet Qualifying Relative requirements. Your child generally is your dependent if the following apply. One, your child is under age 19 at the end of the year or a student under age 24 or any age and permanently/totally disabled. Two, you provided over half of your child's support for the year. Three, your child, if Married Filing Jointly, is only filing a return as a claim for refund. Four, your child lived with you for more than half of the year, with a few exceptions.
How long can you claim your children as dependents?
There are two standards for claiming dependents. One is the "qualifying child" standard. A qualifying child must be under age 19 at the end of the year or under age 24 at the end of the year if he/she was a full-time student. There is no age limit if the child is permanently and totally disabled. If the child is too old to be a "qualifying child," the child can still be a "qualifying relative." There is no age limit to be a qualifying relative, but the requirements to be a qualifying relative are much tougher to meet. Please refer to Table 5 on page 11 of Publication 501: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
If you filed for bankruptcy can your daughter claim you as a dependent on her tax return?
Yes. There are two types of dependents: Qualifying Child and Qualifying Relative. Your parents are eligible to be considered Qualifying Relative dependents. Your parents don't have to live with you for you to claim them as dependents. But you must have provided over half of their support, and they must have had gross income of less than $3,500.00 in 2008 ($3,650.00 in 2009).For more information, go online at www.irs.gov. Select Publication Number. Type 501 into the Find bar to print Publication 501 (Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information).
If you're a dependent on someone else's income tax return can you claim dependents as well?
No. If you're being claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return, then you can't claim dependents. There are two types of qualifying dependents. One is a Qualifying Child, which includes children, stepchildren, foster children, siblings, and their descendants (grandchild, niece, nephew). The other is Qualifying Relative, which includes those in the Qualifying Child category as well as others (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and any other person living all year in your household as long as the relationship doesn't violate local law).If you qualify for either category, then you're not eligible to claim your own dependents. Also, by being claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return, you can't claim a personal exemption for yourself on your own tax return.
If your dependents file tax returns can you still claim them?
Yes. Being claimed as a dependent doesn't prevent the dependent from filing a return. That also doesn't prevent you from still claiming them on your own return. The IRS gives guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file tax returns. Also, even though dependents might not be required to file, they should file if tax was withheld in order to receive a refund of that tax.
If you make too much can you claim both children?
Your right to claim dependents has nothing to do with your income...only if you can and they are "qualifying child or relative" by the tests needed.
Does a qualifying child file their own tax return?
Not if they are qualified to be a dependent...
