For a qualifying relative to be claimed as a dependent,this person must either be related to the taxpayer,or be a member of the taxpayer's household for the entire year.Select the relative who must be part of the taxpayer's household for the entire year.
A)Mother.
B)Sister.
C)Cousin.
D)Son-in-law.

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Cousins are not considered immediate relatives under IRS rules, so they must live with the taxpayer all year to qualify as a dependent. Immediate family members like mothers, sisters, and sons-in-law do not have this requirement.

For a Qualifying Relative to Be Claimed as a Dependent,this