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greenmess08
June 1, 2019
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Can I still claim someone as my dependent if they did not live with me but I paid their rent and medical expenses for the whole year?

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My partner lives in another state but I paid for their food, rent, necessities, and medical expenses for the year

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xmasbaby0
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June 1, 2019

No. In the situation you describe, you cannot claim your partner as a dependent since he/she did not live with you all year.

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