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    Jan 28, 2009, 10:26 PM
    Claiming a dependent out of states.
    Can I claim my brother as a dependent bt he live out of state.
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    Jan 29, 2009, 02:28 AM

    You can not claim a non-resident.
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    Jan 29, 2009, 02:19 PM
    Assuming you and he are boht either U.S. citizens or resident aliens, you CAN claim him IF:

    - you provided more than half of his total support.

    - he made LESS than $3,500 in 2008.
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