Tooth Decay Prevention. Tooth decay affects millions of people, but it can be easily prevented. The best ways to prevent tooth decay are: 1  Brush at least twice a day with a toothpaste containing fluoride. 2  Floss daily to remove food debris from in between the teeth. 3  Maintain a healthy diet of nutritious foods.
1 Generally, you may not claim a married person as a dependent if they file a joint return with their spouse. 2  Also, to claim someone as a dependent, that person must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national or resident of Canada or Mexico for some part of the year. If someone else â such as your parent â claims you as a dependent, you may not claim your personal exemption on your own tax return. 2  Some people cannot be claimed as your dependent. 3  Generally, you may not claim a married person as a dependent if they file a joint return with their spouse.
First and foremost, whether they are your child or your Valentine: â¢ You cannot claim them if you can be claimed as a dependent by another person. â¢ They cannot file a joint tax return (in most cases). â¢ They must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.In order to claim a child as a dependent, these five additional tests must be met:â¢ Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster-child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grandchild or nephew). â¢ Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year.irst and foremost, whether they are your child or your Valentine: â¢ You cannot claim them if you can be claimed as a dependent by another person. â¢ They cannot file a joint tax return (in most cases). â¢ They must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.