Can a qualifying relative make you HOH even tho you can't claim him as a dependant?

jwaccounting · ‎12-06-2019

TaxGuyBill · ‎12-06-2019

Why can't you claim the Qualifying Relative as a dependent?

George4Tacks · ‎12-06-2019

IRS has a good flowchart to do through all the steps. https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status

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jwaccounting · ‎12-06-2019

Turns out she is a cousin and has as much income as the tax paiyer. Cousin isn't listed as a quailifing relative.

George4Tacks · ‎12-06-2019

Thanks for coming back. I guessed your question did not have an easy answer. IRS VITA program has a large number of aides available. https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/table_2_dependency_exemption_relative_4012.pdf

Here's wishing you many Happy Returns

jwaccounting · ‎12-06-2019

Many thanks.