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You can claim someone who has filed a tax return as a dependent if he: depends on you for half or more of his expenses; lives with you or is related to you; is a U.S. citizen or resident; does not file a joint income tax return; and is a student under 24 years old or a person under 19 years old and/or made less than $3,650 in 2009.
Source:
Bankrate.com: Claiming an Adult Dependent
More Information:
Internal Revenue Service: Five Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions
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