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If someone moves out of my house after 8 months and moves in with another person can they claim him on taxes?
Asked on Jan 31st, 2013 on Taxation - Colorado
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Okay the situation is we had a roommate living with us and we had to evict him after a couple year and 8 months because he brought a guest in at 3 in the morning. His sister decided to claim him on taxes even thou he has only been there for two to three. is there anything we can do I asked the IRS but I still haven't received an email back. Can someone please tell me if she is allowed to do that? I thought neither party could do that because he hasn't lived either of us for a year. This is income tax by the way.
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I would have have much more information, but it is doubtful that you could "claim him on your taxes".
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 6:01 AM
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It is very difficult to legally justify claiming your brother as a dependent if he only lived with you for 2-3 months. Having said that, I'm not sure why you are interested in reporting the sister to the IRS. It isn't really a matter that concerns you directly.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2013 at 10:44 AM
The sister may be able to claim him provided she furnished at least half of his support for the year.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2013 at 10:43 AM