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    Mrwndoe Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 29, 2009, 07:40 AM
    Do I have to be a blood relative to claim a child that lives with me
    I have a boyfriend who has lived with me for 3yrs he doesn't work and I am the sole provider. He has 2 children that live with us he has custody and I take care of them. Can I claim his kids on my taxes? And do I qualify for a earned income tax credit?
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    Dec 29, 2009, 08:02 AM

    No. If you were married to him you can take the tax deduction and also the earned income tax credit as the children would be your stepchildren. Boyfriends don't count - husbands do. Sorry.
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    Dec 29, 2009, 12:35 PM

    You can claim your b/f as dependent (as Qualifying Relative) only if
    1. He lived with you all the year,
    2. he did not earn more than $3,650 in 2009, and
    3. Your relationship does not violate local law. Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent

    If you can claim you b/f and his kids live with you, you can also claim the kids and get exemptions, but you will not get EIC as the kids are not your qualifying children.
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    Dec 29, 2009, 01:05 PM
    Agreed; now, if you get hitched in the next three days and are legally married by midnight on 31 Dec 09, then (and only then) could you qualify for the Earned Income Credit.
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