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{{Short description|Person who relies on another as a primary source of income}}{{Other uses|Dependency (disambiguation)}}{{Refimprove|date=January 2017}}{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}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.WEB,weblink SE71308 - Tax treatment of Working Rule agreements: lodging allowances - definition of "dependant",weblink 12 May 2010, dead, hmrc.gov.uk, HM Revenue and Customs, 2 May 2016, 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.WEB,weblink Adult Dependants' Grant, gov.uk, HM Government, 2 May 2016,

Taxation

In the US, a taxpayer may claim exemptions for their dependants.WEB,weblink Understanding Taxes -Dependents,

See also

• Military dependent
• Independent

References

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External links

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