Comments on: Who Counts as Your Dependent /Tax Deduction? You Might Be Surprised http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/ It's all about the refund Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Leslie http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-48348 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:37:46 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-48348 In 2012, my son had a full time job until July and then started law school full time. His orientation period at school began on August 30, but classes did not start until September 4. In determining if he was a full-time student for at least 5 months for purposes of whether I can take him as a dependent and claim the $3,800 exemption, do the two orientation days in August count towards the 5 months?

]]> By: Nina http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-47516 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:40:46 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-47516 I live with my boyfriend and we had a baby this year. Because I am “single” I qualified for pregnancy medicaid in NC, which does not include household income. Can he claim me and the baby as dependents even though we qualified for medicaid as “single”?

]]> By: Vicki http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-46379 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:17:32 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-46379 I have a 19 yo son who lives at home and is a full time college student and works part-time. I supply housing, food, clothing, car etc.. He helps to pay for his tuition. But he made $8000 last year. So I can’t deduct him as a dependent?. I also have a 24 yo at home who has high student loan payments and can’t afford to live on her own and made $16,000 last year. I supply food, and housing and I can’t deduct her either?

]]> By: connie http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-45608 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:31:13 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-45608 I live with my daughter (all year) and babysit my granddaughter. I have no income and I went to school part time. I am separated,not divorced yet. Can my daughter claim me.

]]> By: M http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-45568 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:50:26 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-45568 My 20 year old son is homeless. He does not live with us. He is not in school. He does not have a job. We buy food, bus pass and sometimes pay for a room for him. Should we still claim him as a dependent?

]]> By: Confused http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-40586 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:55:55 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-40586 Can my husband claim my 8 yr old sister as a dependent? We’re planning on filing jointly if that helps.

]]> By: Douglas House http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-35992 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:53:24 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-35992 i claimed 2 dependents, the boys were the only 2. no one else claimed them and meet all other requirements. their resoning was that there is no blood relation and my parents arent married. i dont understand why i was audited. is there any real explination why i was audited if i was the main supporter for the two boys?

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-35982 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:39:44 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-35982 Hi,
I’m assuming the IRS is limiting dependents claimed for 2010 correct? If so, you would have to prove that your claimed dependents meet the IRS test for dependents.
- First they can not be claimed on any one else’s tax return.
- You must have supplied over half of their support.
- The claimed dependent could not make over $3,650 in 2010
- They must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.
You can also see http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2011/11/07/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent/
for more info.

Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Douglas House http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-35981 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:19:53 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-35981 in 2010 My father had a heart attack and was unable to work i supported the household while he was incapable of working.he has been together with the same woman for over 10 years. she has 2 childeren who have been living with us and during the time my dad was out of work i supported them. there are no blood ties between me and the 2 boys and my parents cannot get married because my father is still married to my birth mother. i believe i can prove that i supported them through that year. the irs audited me for $7000 is there anyway to lessen or relieve my debt?

]]> By: kathy http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-35470 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:22:28 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-35470 Me and my husband are supporting his mother,father,brother,and his 3 children that live in Mexico .His mom and dad are to old to work and to sick his brother works in the fields in Mexico and earns $15 a day not enough to feed all of them .Can we claim them on are taxes and if we can what do I need to do?

]]> By: gratuit, films http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-35383 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:55:11 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-35383 Wow, amazing weblog structure! How lengthy have you been running a blog for? you made running a blog look easy. The full glance of your website is great, let alone the content!

]]> By: arlene adams http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-35367 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:00:00 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-35367 my brothers daughter has 2 children. and collects a welfare check, food stamps and gets medacaid. And they live with my brother. Can my brother claim all 3 on his income tax as dependents.

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-33036 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:53:42 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-33036 Hi Yolanda,
If she is a full-time student and under 24 you may be able to claim her as a “qualifying child” as long as she doesn’t provide over half of her own support and she lives with you for more than half the year. If she is over 24 you may be able to claim her as a “qualifying relative” as long as she did not make over $3,700 taxable income in 2011.
You may also be able to claim your grandson as a dependent as long as no one else claims him and you provided over half of his support and he did not earn more than $3,700 in taxable income.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Yolanda http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-33023 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:36:40 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-33023 My daughter is a full time student, she is a single mom. She is receiving child care assistant and financial aid for college. I am fully supporting her and my grandson. Also I contribute money for her education. Can I claim her as my dependent?

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-32883 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:16:29 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-32883 Hi Lynn,
You can claim him if you provide over half of his support, he did not earn over $3,700 the entire year, he meets the citizenship rules, and no one else claims him.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Lynn http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-32849 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:21:20 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-32849 My brother has been living with me for about 2 years. He is on welfare and won’t let me claim him since he says he is homeless (living in his car). Can I claim him or will he be arrested as he is paranoid and believes this?

]]> By: Maria http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-32768 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:17:52 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-32768 Cosmomakeup on August 30, 2011 i like my big wide smile! i definitely do not have siahtgrt white teeth but i do not let my teeth prevent me from smiling! in my opinion, smiles can bring people together and cheer up a stranger’s day, therefore i want to spread and share my happiness with others

]]> By: Tom http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-32588 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:04:48 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-32588 ljmeyers17 on November 7, 2011 @IMissBritneyAlexI Well it ended may 5th and people are still psoting their comments, wasn’t trying to be offensive, just helpful

]]> By: TurboTaxLisa http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-32449 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:54:29 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-32449 Hi Ackie,
Unfortunately you cannot claim your brother first unless he is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis

]]> By: Ackie http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2009/01/07/who-counts-as-your-dependent-tax-deduction-you-might-be-surprised/#comment-32443 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:35:18 +0000 http://host2256.pharos.intuit.com/wordpress/?p=21#comment-32443 I have a brother who is 28y/o autistic, doesn’t speak, never had a job, staying in a group home, whom I am supporting every month for his medications and expenses back home (Philippines). He is not a resident of US or Canada. Can I file him as a dependent? how?
Thank you so much.

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