How to claim a dependent if I am the non-related legal guardian

For 2012 Tax Tips For Year 2012.

LinkBack

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Display Modes

#1 (permalink)

03-06-2013, 06:50 PM

C Chappell C Chappell is offline

Junior Member

Join Date: Mar 2013

Posts: 1

How to claim a dependent if I am the non-related legal guardian

I am the legal guardian of a non-related minor. I understand I can claim him as a dependent on my taxes, but am unsure how. There is not a category for legal guardian in the "relationship to taxpayer" field and using the option "other" does not allow the deduction. What procedure do I follow in this circumstance?

« IRS offers a Savers Tax Credit that helps Low and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement | Removal of Excess Roth Contribution »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are Off Pingbacks are Off Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dependent Claim for yr 2009	earth2558	Miscellaneous	1	10-13-2012 06:57 AM
Dependent day care, can i claim	poonrabu	Tax Credit	4	08-01-2012 03:31 PM
Able to claim as a dependent or not?	valewil5	Filing Requirements	1	02-27-2012 05:41 AM
who can claim dependent?	Karabous	Filing Requirements	0	02-17-2010 10:38 AM
college student under age 24-claim as dependent?	nymbeaches	Income	0	10-23-2009 06:18 PM

» Categories

Ask TaxGuru?

Individual

» Income

» Estimated Taxes

» Capital Gains

» Itemized Deductions

» IRA/Sep

» Rental Real-Estate

» Alternative Minimum Tax

» Filing Requirements

» Sole-Proprietorship

» Medical

» Auto Expenses

» Social Security

» Tax Credit

» Depreciation

» Divorce Tax Issues

» Homeowner Tax

» Multistate

Corporations

» C-Corporation

» S-Corporation

» Limited Liability Company

» Payroll

» Multistate Tax Issues

» Non-Profit Organisation

» Trusts and Gift Tax Returns

Forum for CPAs

» CPA Forums

Financial Planning

» Estate Planning

» Retirement Planning

» Investment Strategy

» Education Planning

» Life Insurance

» Tax News

» Tax Calculators

» Downloads

» Contact Us

» Latest Tax Tips
How can I obtain the IRS 2021 Form W-7 with the...
IRS extends C Corporation filing date to May 17, 2021
Which Taxpayer Qualifies for Advance Payments?
How do you get a "147C Online- EIN Designation Confirmation...
What are the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for 2019?

» Recent Tax Q&A
No Threads to Display.

» Free Downloads

Latest Files

What Are the Important Highlights Of 2010 Tax Law
EzWagez Payroll System
TurboCASH
AlauxSoft Accounts and Budget
Gas Mileage MPG Tracker