Can I Claim My Girlfriend As a Dependent on My Taxes?
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A dependent is an individual that relies on you for financial support. Being able to claim a dependent on a tax return allows for a number of tax-related benefits. Taxpayers who dependents can claim an additional personal exemption for each dependent. However, the matter of who can be claimed as a dependent is much trickier than it appears. One of the most popular questions we see each tax season is “Can I claim my girlfriend/boyfriend?” Let us explain who you can claim as a dependent.
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Can my boyfriend claim me and our child as dependents if I received pregnancy medicaid in NC because I am technically single and they don’t include household income in the requirements?
Hey, I was wondering, does age play a difference in how much money you will get back? How much money should my boyfriend (26) be getting for claiming me (20) as a dependent? He provides all income and we’ve lived together for over a year, and I haven’t had a job. Thank you.
Hi,
I’ve been in a same sex relationship for over 7 years and we do live together. In 2012 my partner did not work. Can I claim her on my taxes? We live in AZ.
Thanks,
Can i still claim my boyfriend if he owes the IRS in back taxes? He did not earn more than $3500 for 2012. He’s lived with me for 2 yrs, he is a citizen. Thank you!
What do I need to claim my girl friend. She has lived with me for a year and has not had a job or any income. Do we need to be common law.
Hi Jeremy,
As long as you:
-Provide over half of her support
-She lived with you the entire year
-She did not earn more than $3,800 the entire year
-She was a US Citizen, National, or resident of Mexico or Canada
you can claim her. For proof of residency she would need to have documents like car registration,voters registration with your address.
Thank you,
Lisa Greene-Lewis
I’m in a similar situation with my boyfriend, and know I can claim him. My only hold up is that neither of us changed our address from our parents’, will that matter?
can I claim my gf on my taxes she did not work and went to school full time but she is five months older than i am does that matter? do i need to be older than my dependents?
Did you read the chart? You can claim a grandparent…
no, you don’t have to be older than your dependents.
What if i rent out a room from someone and my girlfriend lives with me? Could i then claim her? She didn’t have a job.
I am not sure where you’re getting your information, however great topic. I must spend a while finding out much more or working out more. Thanks for wonderful info I was looking for this information for my mission.
Carrie, The link you posted is not relevant. Also, it seems to me that Federal taxes and state taxes are two separate issues. One may not qualify for an exemption on their state income tax and still qualify as a dependent on the federal income tax. Folks should check with their local CPA or tax preparer before they decide they cannot claim this deduction.
Thank you. Also check this current blog post regarding dependents
http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2011/11/07/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent/ which addresses the issue.
Thank you,
Lisa Lewis
My girlfriend qualifies as my dependent. She earned $2,400.00 last year with no taxes withheld and and doesn’t need to file a return on her own. Since she qualifies as my dependent on my tax return do I need to include her $2,400.00 earnings on my tax return?
Minnesota’s Local law prohibits boyfriend and girlfriend from claiming eachother as dependents on taxes. IRS will tell you they follow your states local laws. So Minnesota residents, this is a NO NO!!!!!
Look at the Link below!
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.34