Can Leslie claim Jack as a dependent based on their relationship?

Leslie can claim Jack as a dependent based on their relationship because of the criteria established by the IRS for qualifying relatives. To claim someone as a dependent, several requirements must be met, including the relationship test, which considers who qualifies as a relative.

Generally, if Jack is Leslie's child, stepchild, or another close relative who lives with Leslie and does not provide more than half of his own support, he can be considered a qualifying child dependent. If Jack is not a qualifying child, he might still qualify as a qualifying relative if he meets specific conditions, such as having a relationship to Leslie, living in her home for more than half the year, and having a gross income below the exemption threshold.

The option indicating that Leslie can claim Jack as a dependent encompasses situations where relationship and residency requirements are satisfied, allowing a dependent claim to be legitimate. Thus, if all relevant conditions regarding their relationship and support are satisfied, Leslie can indeed claim Jack as a dependent.

Other options suggest reasons that would typically disqualify someone as a dependent, such as marriage or income thresholds, yet these do not inherently affect Leslie's ability to claim Jack if the dependency criteria regarding relationship and support are met.