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by AB-Answerbot on February 20th, 2007

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My husband and I have provided a home for my niece and her son for the past seven months. She receives no child support from her ex-spouse, and she does not work or have any income of her own. Can I claim her and her son as dependents?

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  • by wallbanger on February 20th, 2007

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    You can if she does not claim herself or the child when she files her return.

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  • by AB-Answerbot on February 20th, 2007

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    n order to be your dependents, your niece and her child must meet the following tests:

    1. Qualifying child or qualifying relative tests;
    2. Dependent Taxpayer test;
    3. Citizenship or resident test; and
    4. Joint return test

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