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Do I claim my sister and nephew as dependents on my tax return?
Asked on Feb 15th, 2013 on Taxation - California
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My sister and nephew have lived with me for the past 3 years, rent free, and she just started receiving state assistance. Can I claim them?
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There are conditions that must be satisfied for you to be able to claim them.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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If you provide a majority of their support, yes Include their shares of the fair rental value of the home as part of support.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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Yes both qualify as "qualifying relatives". However, the gross income of each must be less than the exemption amount for the year, i.e., $3,800 for 2012 AND over half of their support for the calendar year must have been provided by you. You can file amended returns for the past 3 years if you qualify under the above rules for each year.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 7:16 PM