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A dependant (US spelling: dependent) is a person who relies on another as a primary source of income. A common-law spouse who is financially supported by their partner may also be included in this definition. [1] In some jurisdictions, supporting a dependant may enable the provider to claim a tax deduction.

In the United Kingdom, a full-time student in higher education who financially supports another adult may qualify for an Adult Dependant's Grant. [2]

Taxation

In the US, a taxpayer may claim exemptions for their dependants. [3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "SE71308 - Tax treatment of Working Rule agreements: lodging allowances - definition of "dependant"". hmrc.gov.uk. HM Revenue and Customs. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Adult Dependants' Grant". gov.uk. HM Government. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Understanding Taxes -Dependents".

External links

  • The dictionary definition of dependant at Wiktionary


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Dependent)

A dependant (US spelling: dependent) is a person who relies on another as a primary source of income. A common-law spouse who is financially supported by their partner may also be included in this definition. [1] In some jurisdictions, supporting a dependant may enable the provider to claim a tax deduction.

In the United Kingdom, a full-time student in higher education who financially supports another adult may qualify for an Adult Dependant's Grant. [2]

Taxation

In the US, a taxpayer may claim exemptions for their dependants. [3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "SE71308 - Tax treatment of Working Rule agreements: lodging allowances - definition of "dependant"". hmrc.gov.uk. HM Revenue and Customs. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Adult Dependants' Grant". gov.uk. HM Government. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Understanding Taxes -Dependents".

External links

  • The dictionary definition of dependant at Wiktionary



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