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February 12, 2020
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I'm Trying To File My Aunt And My Child On My Taxes

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I'm Trying To File My Child On My Income Taxes And Also My Aunt She's Disable

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February 12, 2020

Your child and your aunt must meet certain requirements in order to qualify as dependents on your tax return. 

The 5 tests that will qualify a child as a dependent are:

  • Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew).
  • Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year.
  • Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled.
  • Support: Must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year.
  • Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year.

For you aunt to qualify as Qualifying Relative on your return she must meet the tests below:

  • Qualifying Child: They are not the “qualifying child” of another taxpayer or your “qualifying child.”
  • Gross Income: The dependent being claimed earns less than $4,200 in 2019 ($4,150 in 2018).
  • Total Support: You provide more than half of the total support for the year.
  • Member of Household or Relationship: The person (a friend, girlfriend, non-blood relative) must live with you all year as a member of your household or be related to you.

 

 

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