Dependent Support Worksheet

Dependent Support Worksheet

Support and Dependents

The support test is one of the factors used to determine whether you may claim another person as a dependent. The person may be a qualifying child or a qualifying relative. You must consider the support test each tax year for which you wish to claim the individual as a dependent.

What is Support?

Total support includes amounts spent to provide food, lodging, clothing, education, medical and dental care, health insurance, recreation, transportation, and similar necessities.

In general, the amount of an item of support is the expense incurred in providing that item.
The amount of support for lodging is the fair rental value of the lodging, including a reasonable allowance for the use of furniture and appliances and for utilities provided.
Expenses not directly allocable to any one member of the household, such as the cost of food for the household, must be divided among the household members.
Property provided as support is measured by its fair market value.

When Should You Include Support Items?

A qualifying item is included in total support in the year it is paid. This is true even if you paid for the item with borrowed money that you repay in a later year.

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Pension or IRA distributions.
Significant change in income or deductions.
Job change.
Marriage.
Attainment of age 59 or 73.
Sale or purchase of a business.
Sale or purchase of a residence or other real estate.
Retirement.
Notice from IRS or other revenue department.
Divorce or separation.
Self-employment.
Charitable contributions of property in excess of $5,000.

This brochure contains general information for taxpayers and should not be relied upon as the only source of authority. Taxpayers should seek professional tax advice for more information.