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Being on welfare by itself does not prevent you from claiming your children as dependents. You still have to meet all of the usual tests for claiming a child such as the child provided less than half of his/her own support.
Since welfare is not taxable, unless you had some other type of income during the same year, it is unlikely that this will do you a lot of good.
Review Table 5 on page 11 of Publication 501 to see the requirements for claiming a dependent:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
What else can I help you with?
What social welfare programs was NOT created during the New Deal?
Aid to Dependent Children
How did the welfare overhaul in 1996 affect Aid to Families with Dependent Children AFDC?
It ended the program.
What line do you claim 300 for child born late in 2008 on federal tax 1040?
You claim them as a dependent...there is no payment for having children.
What has the author Frank J Spicuzza written?
Frank J. Spicuzza has written: 'Aid to families with dependent children (AFDC)' -- subject(s): Aid to families with dependent children programs, Bibliography, Public welfare
What was the Welfare Reform Act of 1996?
The 1996 Welfare Reform Act, officially the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, replaced the federal program of Aid to Dependent Children (ADC), founded in 1935 as part of the Social Security Act, and later known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC).
What has the author Joyce Burris written?
Joyce Burris has written: 'Evaluating welfare reform' -- subject(s): Aid to families with dependent children programs, California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids, Child welfare, Evaluation, Public welfare, Research, Welfare recipients
Can you claim a dependent if you file as self-employed?
Yes, you can claim a qualifying dependent.
Can a cousin claim a cousin as his dependent?
Yes you can claim anyone as a dependent if there living under your roof.
Can I claim an exemption if I am a dependent?
No, you cannot claim an exemption if you are a dependent on someone else's tax return.
Do I have to claim a dependent on my taxes?
No, you are not required to claim a dependent on your taxes. It is optional and depends on your individual circumstances.
Can you declare your pet cat as a dependent on your US tax return?
No sweetheart. Sure wish we could claim them. They are like children!!! But, answer is NO.
Can you claim wife as a dependent?
You may never claim your spouse as a dependent. You may, however, claim a standard exemption for your spouse if she does not have to file and you are not filing jointly (and as long as no one else is claiming her as a dependent).
