How to claim boyfriend and his 3 kids as dependents when I supported them all year?
I supported my boyfriend and his three kids for the entire year. He has full custody and rights to claim them but didnt work at all in 2024 since he stayed home with the youngest. What forms do I need and what boxes do I check to claim them all as dependents on my taxes?
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Paolo Conti
Tax professional here. You can claim your boyfriend as a Qualifying Relative if your support exceeded $4,700 and his income was under that amount. For his kids, you'll need to meet the Qualifying Child requirements. Since he's not working, he should sign Form 8332 giving you permission to claim them. You'll need their SSNs and to file as Head of Household.
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Keisha Robinson
•Thank you! Do I need the 8332 form even tho he didnt file taxes last year?
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Paolo Conti
•Yes, you still need it. The form establishes your right to claim them regardless of whether he files or not.
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GalaxyGazer
•Does it really work? Im scared of getting audited 😩
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Oliver Wagner
make sure u keep ALL ur receipts showing u supported them! groceries, utilities, everything. IRS loves to audit these situations 🤔
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Natasha Kuznetsova
lol ur brave. I tried claiming my gf's kid once and got flagged so fast 💀
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Javier Mendoza
•fr fr the IRS dont play with dependent claims
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Emma Thompson
You need to prove you provided over half their support for the year. Keep track of rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical expenses - literally everything. Also make sure they lived with you for more than 6 months of the year.
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Malik Davis
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Oliver Wagner
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