The IRS requirements for a person to be counted as a dependent on a taxpayer's return and the notion of a dependent for financial aid purposes are not the same. The term as used by the IRS is defined in Title 26, Subtitle A, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part V, Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code.n addition, a taxpayer cannot claim a person as a dependent if the person can be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's return. A dependent cannot claim his or her personal exemption if another taxpayer is entitled to do so. Special circumstances: Kidnapped children.
Discounts: 1  A registered dietitian might recommend classes on healthful cooking, which can cost $10 or more each. 2  Some dietitians offer optional additional services, such as personalized grocery shopping and pantry stocking, that can cost $450 or more, plus the cost of groceries.
1 Although there are still a few low-cost areas where electricians work for $30-$50 an hour, typically they charge $50-$100 an hour or more depending on local rates and their qualifications. 2  Some electricians quote a flat fee per job rather than an hourly rate, depending on the scope and type of work to be performed. There may also be a minimum $50-$150 service charge to come to the house and evaluate the problem. 2  Total cost for hiring an electrician will depend on the type of work done.