Can I (21F) claim stepfather as dependent while being student w/ 1098T?
I need to know if I can claim my stepfather as a dependent on my taxes. I've been taking care of him all year since he has no income. I work full time and I'm also a student with a 1098T form. Just want to make sure I'm doing this right before filing.
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GalacticGladiator
Yes, you can claim your stepfather as a qualifying relative if: 1) his gross income was less than $4,400 for the year 2) you provided more than half of his total support 3) he lived with you all year 4) he's not filing a joint return with someone else. Your student status and 1098T don't affect your ability to claim him.
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Freya Larsen
•Thank you sm! Do you know what documentation I should keep just incase?
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GalacticGladiator
•Keep records of all support provided - rent/mortgage payments, utilities, food receipts, medical bills, etc. Also document that he lived with you (mail to your address in his name helps).
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Diego Flores
im in the exact same situation with my mom! following this thread 👀
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Anastasia Ivanova
make sure u document EVERYTHING. my cousin got audited last year for claiming her grandmother and it was a whole mess
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Freya Larsen
•omg that's exactly what im worried about ðŸ˜
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Sean Murphy
Your school status is irrelevant to claiming a dependent. Just focus on meeting the qualifying relative tests.
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StarStrider
dont forget to check if hes getting any social security or other benefits that might count as income!
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Freya Larsen
•He isnt getting anything rn, completely dependent on me
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