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June 1, 2019
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My girlfriend lives with me she was unemployed for all of 2016 and was a full time college student. Can i claim her as a dependent? she had grants and loans no income

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Can she even file for taxes for 2016
Best answer by PatriciaV

Yes, your girlfriend may be claimed as a dependent on your tax return under certain circumstances.

Read more here to see if she qualifies:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288503

If you're still unsure, try entering your girlfriend's information in TurboTax and let the program tell you if you can claim this person as a dependent.

The rules for filing are that if your income is less than the minimum required to file a tax return, and you don't believe you may receive a refund of any income taxes that you paid, you aren't required to file a return. Read more here: Do I need to file a federal return this year?

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PatriciaV
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Employee
June 1, 2019

Yes, your girlfriend may be claimed as a dependent on your tax return under certain circumstances.

Read more here to see if she qualifies:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288503

If you're still unsure, try entering your girlfriend's information in TurboTax and let the program tell you if you can claim this person as a dependent.

The rules for filing are that if your income is less than the minimum required to file a tax return, and you don't believe you may receive a refund of any income taxes that you paid, you aren't required to file a return. Read more here: Do I need to file a federal return this year?

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Employee
June 1, 2019
@Hal_Al @Carl Who can claim the education tax benefits if the girl friend is claimed by the boy friend?