What is Member Of Household?
A person who is claimed as a dependent when filing year-end tax forms. Such a dependent allows a taxpayer to qualify for the dependency exemption. A member of household can be a relative or a non-relative, but in order for a non-relative to be claimed as a member of household, he or she must meet the relationship requirements outlined by the IRS. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
Example explains Member Of Household
To be considered a member of household, a person must be at least one of the following:
1. Lineal descendant (child, grandchild, great-grandchild; step-lineal descendants such as stepchildren are included)
2. Brother or sister (includes stepbrothers/stepsisters and half-brothers/half-sisters)
3. Lineal ancestor (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent; step-lineal ancestors are included)
4. Niece, nephew, aunt or uncle (not including relations by marriage)
5. In-law (father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law)
6. Anyone else who is neither related nor married to you, but who lives in your home for the entire year
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