In 2018, Hal furnishes more than half of the support of his ex-wife and her father, both of whom live with him. The divorce occurred in 2017. Hal may claim the father-in-law and the ex-wife as dependents.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hal can claim his ex-wife and her father as dependents because he provided more than half of their support and they lived with him for the entire year. The fact that they are his ex-wife and father-in-law does not affect their eligibility to be claimed as dependents.

In 2018, Hal Furnishes More Than Half of the Support