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Can you claim a non-relative on your taxes

If a friend lived with me for the 2yrs and did not work and I supported him. Can I claim him on my taxes?

(Asked 02/02/08, Views 56)

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Howard1948

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There is a dependent type known as a "qualifying relative." In this case, the word "relative" does not mean a blood relative. You can claim a dependency for a qualifying relative if:

1. The person is unmarried or married but not filing a joint tax return.
2. The person is a US citizen, US resident alien, or a US national.
3. The person is not a qualifying child of anyone else.
4. The person lived with you all year (365 days) as a member of your household and your relationship does not violate local laws.
5. The person's gross income was less than $3,400.
6. You provided more than 1/2 of the person's total support for the year.

(Posted 02/02/08)

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