What is the income cap for claiming a dependent?
February 18, 2004
Subject: Tax question
From: Anonymous
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004
Hi. I was looking through your website it was very helpful.
What are the income requirements if someone else (not a parent) is going to claim me as a dependent? Is it based on my W-2 income? Does that person have to bring my W-2 to his or her tax return preparer?: Do I have to go to the tax return preparer with that person?
Thanks.
Answer
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Hello,
The gross income for dependents other than student dependent children must be less than $3,050 for to qualify as a dependent for 2003. Gross income includes taxable income from all sources, not just W-2 income. Most income tax return preparers do not require having the dependent's Form W-2 to claim that person as a dependent. You do not have to be present at the interview. Your name and social security number will be reported on the tax return of the person who claims you as a dependent.
Remember that other requirements must be met in order to qualify as a dependent.
Good luck!
Mike Gray
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