You can claim a boyfriend or girlfriend as a dependent on your federal income taxes if that person meets the IRS definition of a “qualifying relative.”
Who is eligible to be a dependent?
To claim your child as your dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test: To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and either younger than 19 years old or be a “student” younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year.
What are the rules for claiming a dependent on your tax return?
a bigger Additional Child Tax Credit (up to $1,400 per qualifying child) as well as a new Credit for Other Dependents, which is worth up to $500 per qualifying dependent (not to be confused with the Child and Dependent Care Credit) Dependent rules also apply to other benefits: such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Can You claim a foreign exchange student as a dependent?
The person must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, U.S. resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico. Many people wonder if they can claim a foreign-exchange student who temporarily lives with them. The answer is maybe, but only if they meet this requirement. Are you the only person claiming them as a dependent?
How old do you have to be to claim a child as a dependent?
Your child must be under age 19 or, if a full-time student, under age 24. There is no age limit if your child is permanently and totally disabled. Do they live with you? Your child must live with you for more than half the year, but several exceptions apply.
How does TurboTax determine who is a dependent on your tax return?
It can open the door to a large number of tax credits and deductions that can lower your tax bill. TurboTax will ask you simple, plain-English questions about your family and will determine for you who qualifies as a dependent on your tax return, so you can be sure you’re getting the biggest refund you deserve.
