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The IRS will not allow you to claim a dependent that is not your child unless that child falls into one of the other allowable dependent categories such as stepchild or disabled family member. The penalties for claiming a child who is not your actual dependent according to the law include fines and possible jail time.

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If you are referring to improperly claiming someone as a dependent on a government for or application, it is, in all cases, a violation. The IRS particularly would be interested in income tax fraud.

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Is there requirements for claiming additional dependent?

There will ALWAYS be rules.


Can you get eic if someone else is claiming you as a dependent?

no. also, you are not eligible until you are 25


How much do you get back on taxes for claiming another person?

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Can you claim your child's medical expense if it is his fathers year to claim him?

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What is penalty for falsly claiming someone elses children on income taxes?

A large fine.An audit also.


What do you put on a tax form if your parents are claiming you as a dependent?

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What does elderly dependents mean?

An elderly dependent in most cases is a relative such as a parent or grandparent. The elderly dependent must be over the age of 65 and live full time with the person claiming them as a dependent.


Can you claim wife as a dependent?

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Is the parents earnings taken into account for a student loan?

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Can you claim a dependent that don't receive child support money and will that affect dependent from not receiving child support money?

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If had no annual income do you file taxes anyway?

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