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Old 12-26-2007, 01:53 PM
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AWOL dependent

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

I have a stepson who is AWOL from the Army who has been living with my wife (his mother) and I for the past several months. He is 20 years old and has been AWOL for about 1 year. He does not work, so my wife and I support him completely as of about 6 months ago. Can/Should I declare him as a dependent on my 2007 tax return?
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Old 12-26-2007, 02:01 PM
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http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#d0e3270
The IRS website has a good explanation of a qualifying child/relative.

Is the real question, "If he is claimed, will the Army come looking?"
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Old 12-27-2007, 08:20 AM
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AWOL dependent

Thanks for the IRS link. That pretty much answered the question. To be honest, I hadn't really thought about whether the Army would come looking for him based on my taxes. I would have thought he would have a warrant out by now, but he was convicted on a DUI charge not long ago and it never came up. His military status is completely different issue...
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