In Order to Claim Someone Other Than a Qualifying Child

question 158

Essay

In order to claim someone other than a qualifying child as a dependent, a taxpayer must meet the support test.
Generally, this is done by furnishing more than 50% of a dependent's support. What exceptions exist, if any, where the support furnished need not be more than 50%?

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