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A '''dependant''' 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]]. |
A '''dependant''' ''(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> |
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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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
- ^ "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".