There are many rules to comply with when claiming dependents. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
The dependent is not filing a joint return with a spouse.
A resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico may be a dependent.
The dependent must live with the taxpayer all year and have no income.
A taxpayer who is a dependent of another taxpayer may not claim any dependents
The dependent must live with the taxpayer all year and have no income.
Explanation:
This is not a rule for claiming the dependent.
In case of claiming a dependent as qualifying child, the rule says that the dependent must live with the taxpayer for more than half of the year and the dependent should not provide for more than half of his / her own support for that tax year.
In case of claiming a dependent as qualifying relative, the rule says that the dependent must live with the taxpayer for entire year (except temporary vacancy on account of illness, vacation, education, etc.) and the gross income of the dependent must be less than $4,200.
For other options, they are the rules for claiming the dependent in the taxpayer return.
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