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Can my boyfriend claim me as a dependent if I made less than $4k in 2016 & have lived with him for over a year, even when I file my taxes as single and claim tax credits?

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June 1, 2019
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I am not a qualifying child, I have been a member of the household for over 1 year, my gross income is under $4,000 in 2016, and he can prove he supported me for over 50% of the year.

When I file my taxes, I have been a full-time student (2016 is my second year), so I have claimed the American Opportunity tax credit and possibly been eligible for another tax credit. Will I be able to be a dependent on my boyfriend's taxes And also claim these tax credits?

Or, in order to be his dependent, am I only able to file to receive just the tax witholdings back? I just want to file both our taxes the correct way.

Thanks for all your help, everyone!

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Best answer by Texas Roger

Based on what you have said, you appear to meet the tests to be claimed as a qualifying relative by your boyfriend.

You will not be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit if you are claimed by someone else. However, the person who claims you can claim the American Opportunity Credit for you as their dependent for the qualified education expenses paid out of pocket or with loans regardless of who paid them.

If you indicate that you can be claimed by someone else on your tax return (which you must do if you meet the tests to be claimed by someone else), you could only get the federal taxes withheld as a refund on your tax return. You would not qualify for any credits.

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Based on what you have said, you appear to meet the tests to be claimed as a qualifying relative by your boyfriend.

You will not be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit if you are claimed by someone else. However, the person who claims you can claim the American Opportunity Credit for you as their dependent for the qualified education expenses paid out of pocket or with loans regardless of who paid them.

If you indicate that you can be claimed by someone else on your tax return (which you must do if you meet the tests to be claimed by someone else), you could only get the federal taxes withheld as a refund on your tax return. You would not qualify for any credits.