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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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
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?
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