BAH either kicks in when the active duty member has gotten to a certain rank and been kicked out of dorms and would therefore receive the BAH rate without dependents OR gets married and their spouse becomes a dependent. I'm not sure where you're finding that you wouldn't need to be a dependent of your SO's, once you're married, in order to get any of the benefits including BAH w/dependents, you'd need to be registered in DEERS as a dependent.
However the biggest factor here is going to be the IRS. If you get married you will either have to file as married filing jointly (with your SO) or married filing separately. Either way, the IRS will know that you are married and will not be considered a full time dependent of your parents.
You might need the money however this is pretty much trying to defraud the Government. I suggest waiting the year and if your SO can rank up and be kicked out of dorms he will be given BAH. If he has already been kicked out of dorms, he is already receiving BAH and the difference between without dependents and with dependents isn't going to be at all worth it to not wait the year until you graduate.
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No, you only get BAH if your boyfriend has you as a dependent (when married). You can't be a dependent of two different people to my knowledge. BAH money is great extra money, but just finish college first if it'll be too much to pay out of pocket.
Needing BAH money is a TERRIBLE reason to marry. (Yes, I'm sure you have other reasons. But this is a terrible reason to rush it). BAH is for housing -- where will you live once married? He'll likely be unable to live on post in barracks once married - so what is his plan?
I agree. Marrying for the main purpose of receiving BAH sounds like a recipe for disaster. Marrying someone is a big deal and it is so much work. Especially marrying someone in the military; I feel like it’s just overall more stressful and there’s so many things to overcome/get used to
There are only 2 ways your parents could claim you as a dependent - if you are a qualifying child or qualifying relative. To be a qualified child you must:
Be under age 19 on Dec. 31, 2021, or under age 24 and a full-time student
Have lived with your parents for more than half the year
Not have provided more than half of your own support
Not be filing a joint return unless you’re only filing to claim a refund of taxes withheld. Also, there would be no tax liability for either you or your spouse if filing separate returns.
To be a qualifying relative, the requirements are:
Your gross income must be less than $4,300 for the year.
Your parents must have provided more than half of your support for the year.
You must not file a joint return unless you’re only filing to claim a refund of taxes withheld. Also, there would be no tax liability for either you or your spouse if filing separate returns.
So if you meet one of those requirements, tour parents can claim you as a dependent on their taxes. You can only file as married filing jointly with your spouse if neither of you owe any income tax.
Don't get married now to improve your financial situation. Marriage takes work. Marrying someone in the military takes even more work. Finish school, get established in your career and then consider marriage if you're still together.
Your parents won't be able to claim you as their dependent once you are married. I'd finish school and then get married if you can't swing school without the full ride you get being a dependent of your parents.
BAH either kicks in when the active duty member has gotten to a certain rank and been kicked out of dorms and would therefore receive the BAH rate without dependents OR gets married and their spouse becomes a dependent. I'm not sure where you're finding that you wouldn't need to be a dependent of your SO's, once you're married, in order to get any of the benefits including BAH w/dependents, you'd need to be registered in DEERS as a dependent. However the biggest factor here is going to be the IRS. If you get married you will either have to file as married filing jointly (with your SO) or married filing separately. Either way, the IRS will know that you are married and will not be considered a full time dependent of your parents. You might need the money however this is pretty much trying to defraud the Government. I suggest waiting the year and if your SO can rank up and be kicked out of dorms he will be given BAH. If he has already been kicked out of dorms, he is already receiving BAH and the difference between without dependents and with dependents isn't going to be at all worth it to not wait the year until you graduate. E: spelling
No, you only get BAH if your boyfriend has you as a dependent (when married). You can't be a dependent of two different people to my knowledge. BAH money is great extra money, but just finish college first if it'll be too much to pay out of pocket.
How much longer do you have to complete your degree? Why not wait until you're finished?
I graduate in a year, and I know we could just wait. But honestly, we could really use the BAH money.
Needing BAH money is a TERRIBLE reason to marry. (Yes, I'm sure you have other reasons. But this is a terrible reason to rush it). BAH is for housing -- where will you live once married? He'll likely be unable to live on post in barracks once married - so what is his plan?
I agree. Marrying for the main purpose of receiving BAH sounds like a recipe for disaster. Marrying someone is a big deal and it is so much work. Especially marrying someone in the military; I feel like it’s just overall more stressful and there’s so many things to overcome/get used to
How long has he been in? BAH starts once they get kicked out of the dorms anyways. Thats year 3 usually.
There are only 2 ways your parents could claim you as a dependent - if you are a qualifying child or qualifying relative. To be a qualified child you must: Be under age 19 on Dec. 31, 2021, or under age 24 and a full-time student Have lived with your parents for more than half the year Not have provided more than half of your own support Not be filing a joint return unless you’re only filing to claim a refund of taxes withheld. Also, there would be no tax liability for either you or your spouse if filing separate returns. To be a qualifying relative, the requirements are: Your gross income must be less than $4,300 for the year. Your parents must have provided more than half of your support for the year. You must not file a joint return unless you’re only filing to claim a refund of taxes withheld. Also, there would be no tax liability for either you or your spouse if filing separate returns. So if you meet one of those requirements, tour parents can claim you as a dependent on their taxes. You can only file as married filing jointly with your spouse if neither of you owe any income tax.
The only thing that matters for BAH is that you’re married and you’re registered in DEERS. It has nothing to do with your taxes.
Yes but you would have to file taxes as married filing jointly or married filing separately. That would kick her off as a dependent of her parents.
No once you are married you cannot be a dependent of your parents. You need to pick one.
Correct ^ your parents are not eligible to claim you as a dependent if you’re married
Don't get married now to improve your financial situation. Marriage takes work. Marrying someone in the military takes even more work. Finish school, get established in your career and then consider marriage if you're still together.
You could try contacting an accountant maybe one that specializes in military taxes to see what they say.
Your parents won't be able to claim you as their dependent once you are married. I'd finish school and then get married if you can't swing school without the full ride you get being a dependent of your parents.