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Who is an dependent on tax returns?

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That's a rather long and complicated answer.

Start by looking at Table 5 on page 11 of Publication 501:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf

The table gives an outline of the requirements to be a dependent. Then the text below explains the requirements and terms in more detail.

Note: A "qualifying relative" does not necessarily have to be related to you if the person lived with you.

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