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Can a married taxpayer file as head of household on a federal tax return if the qualifying person is his dependent same-sex spouse?
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Yes, if the spouse meets all other criteria for dependent (i.e., income, cohabitation, etc.). You must not state that the relation is "spouse," however. You can use the relation "other."
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How many dependents can you claim on a federal income tax return?
2 You can claim more than 2, it depends how many actual dependents you have living in the household. The term "dependent" means: * A qualifying child, or * A qualifying relative. You can claim an exemption for a qualifying child or qualifying relative only if these three tests are met. # Dependent taxpayer test. # Joint return test. # Citizen or resident test.
Who can be claimed as a dependent on a federal income tax return?
Officially: A person, other than the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse, for whom an exemption can be claimed. To be your dependent, a person must be your qualifying child or qualifying relative. For more information, see Exemptions for Dependents in Publication 501. And I'll try to post a link to the Publication
Can you claim as a dependent on your California state income tax return a disabled non-relative housemate if you provide the majority of their care?
Yes. For California tax purposes, a Qualifying Person as a dependent is either a Qualifying Child or a Qualifying Relative. You can claim a non-relative housemate as a Qualifying Relative dependent on your California income tax return. The IRS allows you to claim Head of Household status for a non-relative Qualifying Relative.But blood relationship is required for Head of Household status on a California income tax return. So you might be able to file Head of Household on your federal tax return but your status would be Single on your California tax return.For more information on individual tax returns, go to the California Franchise Board website at www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals. You also can contact the Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711.
What is the difference between single or head of household in federal taxes?
Its not really a choice...if you qualify as head of household...but you must qualify...it's better. If you qualify, filing Head of Household enables you to greatly lower your tax liability by applying exemptions to lower your taxable income amount. If you also have a qualifying dependent, you may be eligible for an (EIC) Earned Income Credit.
Federal Tax Law for Claiming a Dependent?
Federal tax law can be very difficult to understand. There seem to be a countless number of rules and regulations surrounding how to account for income and how to complete tax forms. There are also certain deductions and credits that can take away from taxable income and can actually reduce the amount of taxes owed. One such deduction is taken from adjusted gross income and is called a dependency exemption. There are two types of people that qualify as dependents. One is a qualifying child and the other is a qualifying relative. There are certain requirements that these individuals must meet in order to be a dependent. A qualifying child is the most widely used type of dependency exemption. In order to qualify as a qualifying child, the child must be a U.S. citizen. The child must also pass the age test, in which the child must be under the age of 19 or be a student and under the age of 25. The child must also pass the abode test, which states that the child lives in the taxpayer's home for over one-half of the year. Children that do not pass the abode test cannot be claimed as dependents, even if they are the children of the taxpayer and satisfy all other requirements. The child must also pass the support test, which states that over one-half of the support given to the child, which can be necessities, shelter, and staples, must be paid for by the taxpayer. The easiest test for the child to pass is the relationship test, which states that the child is in fact the child or a related person younger than the taxpayer. For qualifying relatives, some of the same general tests must be passed. The support test, in which the taxpayer must provide at least one-half of the support of the individual, still holds true. The person to be claimed as a dependent must also be a U.S. citizen. The qualifying relative must also pass the relationship test, which is along the same lines as the relationship test for a qualifying child, except with several categories added. One category in particular states that a person can be a qualifying relative if they live with the taxpayer for over half the year, even if they are not a legal relative. These people cannot be used to claim a head-of-household filing status, however. Also, the gross income of the qualifying relative must not surpass the exemption amount in any given year, which was $3,700 in the 2011 tax year.
Married filing jointly claiming foster child on taxes how much for dependent?
Exemption amount for each ones exemption on the 1040 federal income tax return for the tax year 2009 was 3650 for each qualifying dependent.
Can a non relative be claimed on a federal tax?
Sometimes. If a person lived with you as part of your household, they can sometimes be what is called a "qualifying relative" even if they are totally unrelated to you. Explore the link below.
Can you take a dependent child with income of 9000.00 dollas?
Yes as long as you and the child meet all of the rules that have to met that would allow you to claim the qualifying child as a dependent exemption on your 1040 federal income tax return. The QC dependent will have to file the QC own 1040 federal income tax return and will NOT be able to claim the exemption amount of 3650 for the QC on the QC own income tax return. Be sure that the QC checks the box on the 1040 income tax return to indicate that the QC is being claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer income tax return. For all of the rules go to the IRS.gov website and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3. Personal Exemptions and Dependents Qualifying Child There are six tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child. The six tests are 1 Relationship 2 Age 3 Residency 4 Support 5 Joint return, and 6 Special test for qualifying child of more than one person. These tests are explained next. Table 3-1 Overview of the Rules for Claiming an Exemption for a Dependent
If you are filing taxes as Head of Household does that mean you are married or single?
==Definition == The filing status used by an unmarried taxpayer who pays over half the cost of maintaining his home that is the principal residence for over half the tax year of his unmarried child or other lineal descendent (this child does not have to be a dependent) or of his dependent married child or other qualified relative. A dependent parent who does not live with the taxpayer may also qualify the taxpayer for the head of household status if qualifications are met.
Can people be consider tax exemptions?
Yes each qualified taxpayer and qualified dependent would be 1 exemption for each one on your 1040 federal income tax return when it is completed correctly.
Can you claim a 5 month old on your federal taxes?
Yes as long as you and the 5 month old meet all of the requirements for you to be able to claim the 5 month old as your qualifying child or qualifying relative dependent for the exemption amount.Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Informationhttp://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/index.htmlQualifying ChildThere are five tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child. The five tests are:Relationship,Age,Residency,Support, andSpecial test for qualifying child of more than one person.These tests are explained next.Relationship TestTo claim as a Qualifying RelativeThere are four tests that must be met for a person to be your qualifying relative. The four tests are:Not a qualifying child test,Member of household or relationship test,Gross income test, andSupport test.
What does federal exemption mean on state taxes?
Federal exemption is the right to claim a qualifying minor for the child tax credit and child exemption against your income. It may also qualify you for the Earned Income Credit and Head of Household status, IF the child lived with you 51% of the year.
