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In this tax tutorial, you will learn about dependents. A dependent is a person other than the taxpayer or spouse who entitles the taxpayer to claim a dependency exemption. Each dependency exemption decreases income subject to tax by the exemption amount. For 2014, the exemption amount is $3,950.
The IRS defines a dependent as someone other than a taxpayer or her spouse who entitles the taxpayer to claim a dependency exemption.. In plain language, the dependent is someone whose primary financial support comes from the taxpayer and entitles the taxpayer to take a special tax exemption as a result. An exemption decreases dollar-for-dollar the amount of the taxpayer's income that's subject to income tax.