Turn on suggestions. Showing results for. Search instead for. Did you mean:. New Member. I am claiming my cousin as a dependent because I provided more than half his care this year, but cousin is not listed as a relative. What do i list him as? You would list him as other for the relationship.
You can claim a cousin as a dependent if all of the following applies: He is not a qualifying child dependent of another taxpayer usually parents or grandparents. He lived with you for the entire year He earned less than 4, dollars You provided more than half of his support. Level 2. If the circumstances remain the same and he lives with you for all of your cousin should be your qualifying relative and your dependent on your tax return.
As for the father, his difficulty may be meeting the residency test since that requires " your child must have lived with you for more than half of the year. There are exceptons for temorary absences from Publication :. Prepare your return as you know it to be correct and perhaps share this information with the father. You can view, download, print or order Publication at the IRS website, www. Need tax help? Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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