Question

Max is 20 years old and lives with his aunt year-round. She pays for more than 50% of his living expenses. For Max to be considered a dependent of his aunt, what else must happen? She must drive him around town and pay for gas. He needs to be a full-time student. Cook dinner regularly and buy all the food. She needs to be his mother.

Answer 1

For Max to be considered a dependent of his aunt, he must meet specific criteria set by the IRS. The key requirement in this scenario is that he needs to be a full-time student. The other factors mentioned, such as driving him around town, cooking dinner, or being his mother, are not necessary for him to qualify as a dependent. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**He needs to be a full-time student.**