Do I have to have proof that my neices lived with me when I claim them on my taxes?

mkgirl Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jan 12, 2011, 06:37 PM

Do I have to have proof that my neices lived with me when I claim them on my taxes?

ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056

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Jan 12, 2011, 07:12 PM

Only if there is an audit or someone else claims them.

AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846

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Jan 12, 2011, 07:42 PM

You have TWO requirements:

1) You have to provide MORE than half of their total support.

2) They MUST live with you.

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