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New client comes in and wants to claim his "step-daughter", but he is not married to the mother. I do other relatives' taxes, but this is my first time meeting them. The mother did not work at all, and wants the boyfriend to claim the daughter. I do have a copy of the lease agreement that proves that they do live together. Any advice? Thank you
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Unless he was married to the mother at some point, child is not step-daughter which as Bob states means she is qualifying relative as long as living with taxpayer 12 months. But he can then claim her as dependent.
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So, can he file HOH with her as well? I am trying to do the ITA on irs.gov
Relationship would that be none or other?
EIC - N non qualifying or E qualifying
L, O, Q
ITA says yes to dependent
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There is a relationship requirement for a qualifying person/child for the Head of Household filing status. Refer to Pub 17 Table 2-1.