what is a bonified dependent in tax matters?
484928
You're in luck--the rules were recently simplified and now they can be explained in only 3 pages--specifically, pages 19-21 for the form 1040 instructions (see the link below).
119782
No they have to be qualified medical expenses for  yourself, a spouse or a qualified dependent
282428
Dependent care is classified as a care giver or day care situation. Tennis lessons are not relevant to the care that is provided to the dependent.\n\nNot to mention you have to provide the Taxpayer ID number of the caregiver each and every time you make a claim.\n\nEligible expenses\n\nThe following expenses are eligible for reimbursement under a Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account:\n\nExpenses for a day care center, summer day camp or preschool. The facility must be licensed under state or local law if it cares for seven or more children. \nExpenses for an unlicensed day care center that cares for six or fewer children. \nExpenses at an adult day care facility (but not expenses for overnight, nursing home facilities). \nThe cost of day care and housekeeping services in your home for your child or other qualifying individual. \nThe cost of meals, lunches and snacks, supplied by a day care provider (not the cost of meals while on field trips and outings or those meals included as part of the cost of such trips). \nBack to top\n\nIneligible expenses\n\nThe following expenses are not eligible for reimbursement under a Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account:\n\nDay care for a child age 13 or older \nOvernight summer camp (cannot prorate for the day portion) \nKindergarten or school tuition for a child age 5 and older \nExpenses for any care provided to a qualifying dependent by another dependent or child under age 19 \nHousekeeping expenses not related to dependent day care \nThe expenses for which you claim a dependent day care tax credit on your federal income tax return \nThe registration fees paid for day care, summer camp, kindergarten, preschool, etc. The only exception is day camp or registration fees applied toward the first payable bill. These are eligible once the initial bill has been paid and the service has been provided. \nThe cost of meals while on field trips and outings or those meals included as part of the cost of such trips \nHealth care expenses for a dependent. These should be considered for reimbursement through a Health Care Flexible Spending Account. \n\n\nGood try, though.
511562
Try using last years Federal Income Tax return.  If you claimed her as a dependent, you had to have put the number on your 1040.
814588
ou may deduct up to $3,000 of the qualified child and dependent care expenses paid in a year for one qualifying individual, or $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals. These dollar limits must be reduced by the amount of any dependent care benefits provided by your employer that you exclude from your income.\n\nirs.gov:  FAQ\nChild Care Credit/Other Credits \n\n7.1. Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans\n\n7.2. Child Tax Credit\n\n7.3. Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled\n\n7.4. Hope & Life Time Learning Educational Credits\n\n7.5. Other Credits
1175567
Hmmm...here are a few...cigarrette taxes, income taxes, retail taxes, bonus taxes, gift taxes, car taxes (if you live in CT), Insurance taxes (in certain states...but they call it a "fee"), Marriage taxes, ....god the list goes on and on...
1117432
It's the opposite of taking the exemption...such\nas your child in tax returns
9304
To claim someone as a dependent on your federal tax form, the person must live with you for 6 months or more and if no one else is paying for more than 1/2 of what it costs to support them. It does not matter who has custody or guardianship, that is not a requirement to claim someone as a dependent. You do not need the permission of the person who has legal custody. In my state, we can also do this on state tax forms. You might want to read over your state tax forms and if it is unclear whether or not you qualify to claim this person as a dependent then, you should consult a tax specialist.
222132
Hi, well I don't know about other states, but in Texas if you (dependent) make over $500.00 a year your parents can't claim you.\n\nAnd I think if you make less then $5000.00 a year you don't have to pay taxes.
55006
Basically your standard deduction is doubled and your tax will be at a lower rate. If there are kids, you have more deductions depending on your income and their ages.
654069
A dependent child is up to 18 years old.  Your sister can remain a dependent though after the age of 18 if you supply the majority of her support.  For example, if she were in school and lived with you and you took care of her, she could be claimed as a dependent on taxes.  However, since she is over 18, and considered a "legal adult" the MVA documents probably need to be updated.
11085
You have to include the household income of the parent you're living on right now. You can also check which one of them have you as a direct dependant on their tax return. Not both of them can have you there and the government will also use that information as a decision point.
173602
He can claim you as a dpendant under the right circumstances. You can just file on your own an let the IRS do their job. That's the easiest way.
1165472
Taxation is based on the residential status of the person under the Indian Tax law. You have to determine whether you are an ordinary resident, not ordinary resident or non-resident. This has to be done with reference to the procedure given in the Act.\n\nAfter which depending on your residential status, your tax liability will be computed.
67912
If your daughter and grandchildren lived with you over 1/2 of the year and you cared for them as your own and provided over 1/2 of their support, you can claim all of them as dependents.  You may qualify for child tax credit and earned income credit.  Charles Lewis, Altus Accounting and Tax Service, 70 Water Street, Savannah, TN 38372 Ph 731-925-1070
527810
Normally, to be a dependent a qualifying relative must meet tests such relationship, support AND have gross income for the calendar year less than than exemption amount. \n\nUnder that general rule, the father in your example would not qualify as a dependent.\n\nHOWEVER, code section 152 notes that for medical expenses an individual may be a 'dependent' for medical expenses even if his gross income precludes a dependency exemption.\n\nYou would include the full 11,000 on schedule A, limited by 7.5% of your AGI which does NOT include the 8,000 of earnings from the father.
119075
Call the IRS and ask.  They'll help ya through it all the way.  I was also told that my foreign earned income wasn't taxable becuz my job's church-related...come to find out, that's THEIR country's law, not the US's.  I was lucky enough to find the error and get filed...don't waiste time listening to people who don't really know.