Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Dependents Workout

Qualifying Relative Tests

Case Study 1: Qualifying Child of Another Taxpayer

Todd has lived all year with his girlfriend, Eva, and her two children in his home. This cohabitation does not violate local laws. Eva is not required to file, and does not file, a tax return this year. Eva and her two children pass the "not a qualifying child test" to be Todd's qualifying relatives. Can Todd can claim them as dependents if he meets all the other tests?



Step 1 of table 2 dependency exemption for qualifying relative.
Pub 4012, Table 2: Qualifying Relative
Pub 4012, Rules for Claiming a Dependent

Pub 4012, Table 2: Qualifying Relative

Pub 4012, Rules for Claiming a Dependent