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{{Short description|Person who relies on another as a primary source of income}} |
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A '''dependant''' (British English) or '''dependent''' (American English) is a person who relies on another as a primary source of [[income]]. For example, a minor child, under the [[age of majority]], is a dependant of his or her parent. The existence of the dependant may enable the provider, such as a parent or guardian, to claim a [[Tax deduction|deduction]], for example in [[income tax]] calculations. |
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A '''dependant''' ([[United States|US]] spelling: dependent) is a person who relies on another as a primary source of [[income]]. A [[common-law marriage|common-law spouse]] who is financially supported by their partner may also be included in this definition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/senew/SE71308.htm |title=SE71308 - Tax treatment of Working Rule agreements: lodging allowances - definition of "dependant" |archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100512220148/http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/MANUALS/senew/SE71308.htm |archive-date=12 May 2010 |url-status=dead |website=hmrc.gov.uk |publisher=[[HM Revenue and Customs]] |access-date=2 May 2016}}</ref> In some jurisdictions, supporting a dependant may enable the provider to claim a [[tax deduction]]. |
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In the [[United Kingdom]], a full-time student in higher education who financially supports another adult may qualify for an Adult Dependant's Grant.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/adult-dependants-grant/overview |title=Adult Dependants' Grant |website=[[gov.uk]] |publisher=[[HM Government]] |access-date=2 May 2016}}</ref> |
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==Taxation== |
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In the [[United States|US]], a taxpayer may claim exemptions for their dependants.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://apps.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/hows/tax_tutorials/mod04/tt_mod04_01.jsp | title=Understanding Taxes -Dependents}}</ref> |
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== See also== |
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* [[Military dependent]] |
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* [[Independent (disambiguation)|Independent]] |
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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
[edit]In the US, a taxpayer may claim exemptions for their dependants.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Adult Dependants' Grant". gov.uk. HM Government. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Understanding Taxes -Dependents".
External links
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The dictionary definition of dependant at Wiktionary
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