QUESTION
Can I claim my girlfriend and her child on my taxes if she is on welfare?
Asked on Jan 07th, 2014 on Taxation - Michigan
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Probate Attorney serving St. Louis, MO
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Edward L. Armstrong, P.C.
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You cannot claim your girlfriend. You might be able to claim her children if you provide over half of their support (food, lodging, medical care, clothing). If you do claim them there is the possibility that the IRS might want proof of what you have spent so keep good records of these things.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:19 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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It is doubtful that you would be able to claim either her or her child under those circumstances. If the state is supporting her and the child on welfare is very doubtful that you would be allowed to deduct them as well.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:10 PM