How to List Dependents on an IRS Return
The IRS requires that you provide specific information about your dependents on your tax return to receive the benefits of claiming them. An eligible dependent may be either your qualifying child or qualifying relative. A qualifying child may be your biological child or a niece, nephew, brother, sister or grandchild that lives with and receives support from you. A qualifying relative may be a dependent of any age that lives with and receives support from you, but who also earns less than $3,650 of his own money during the year.
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Instructions
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List dependents on form 1040 or 1040A, line 6c. List the first and last name of the dependent in box 1. The first and last name you write must match the first and last name printed on the dependent's Social Security card.
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Report the dependent's Social Security Number on line 6c, box 2.
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List the dependent's relationship to you on line 6c, box 3. If you claim a child who is under the age of 17 on December 31 of the tax year, check box 4.
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Tally the dependents you claim on your return in the boxes to the right of line 6c.
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