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SO/Fiance is in prison in another state and has been most of 2020. she is a resident of that state but i provided most if not all her support. can i claim her?

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March 8, 2021
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I know there are sometimes exceptions to the living situation or can i file as married even if we are not officially married only engaged?

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NO Only legally married couples can file a joint return, so you cannot file as married. And you cannot claim a prison inmate as a dependent. You are not paying for over half her support. She is being supported by the department of corrections. Any money you are sending to her is a gift. Gifts to individuals are not deductible.

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