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My roommate was unemployed for all of 2006. He is totally financially dependent on me for his support & welfare. May I claim Head of Household & declare him as a dependent on my tax retruns?
I am not 100% sure on this. he is not a relative, child, or medicaly incapable. I dont think you can do head of household unless there is a child. contact a accountant and ask you q
He must be a US citizen for you to be able to claim him as a dependent. Do not use the Head of Household status though. You should be okay with this if you file "single"
To claim a dependent (under Qualifying Relative) it is not necessary that the person is related to you but he/she must be the U.S. citizen or resident (even for tax purpose).
For Head of Household, the qualifying person must be your dependent and must be your relative:
Qualifying Person.
1. Qualifying child who lived with you more than half the year.
2. A qualifying relative who is your mother or father.
3. A qualifying relative who lived with you for more than half the year and you can claim as exemption for him or her.
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