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

jwaccounting
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George4Tacks
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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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TaxGuyBill
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Why can't you claim the Qualifying Relative as a dependent?  
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George4Tacks
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IRS has a good flowchart to do through all the steps. https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status


Answers are easy. Questions are hard!
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jwaccounting
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Turns out she is a cousin and has as much income as the tax paiyer.  Cousin isn't listed as a quailifing relative.
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George4Tacks
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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

Answers are easy. Questions are hard!
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jwaccounting
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Many thanks.
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