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<p>Qualifying relatives who are related in one of these ways need not live with the taxpayer. As long as you meet the other four tests (gross income, support, citizenship, joint return), you can claim these qualifying relatives as a dependent.</p>
<p>[Qualifying</a> Relatives: Residency Requirements for Qualifying Relatives](<a href=“http://taxes.about.com/od/dependents/a/Dependents_4.htm]Qualifying”>Claiming Dependents on Your Federal Tax Return)</p>