Q: Young bro lives with me for 1 yr. Mom hasn’t bothered w/us until she found out i claimed him. Can i get in trouble?
Financially taken care of him for 2 years but he has lived with me for 1 year. Mom never calls to check on him. Everyone knows he lives with me. She does not work. I thought it was only right for me to claim him on taxes since i care for him.
A:
Look at the following two tables (I have provided the links) to see if you were allowed to take your brother as a qualifying relative.
https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/table_1_dependency_exemption_child_4012.pdf
https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/table_2_dependency_exemption_relative_4012.pdf
If you are still unsure after looking at the tables you should consult with an attorney or accountant.
Neville Bedford agrees with this answer
A: https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent should help you understand our tax code a little better.
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