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colleenhickey04
April 25, 2025
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I am a university student living away from home. Is my rental considered my primary residence, or my parents house?

  • April 25, 2025
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In 2024, I lived in a university residence for 4 months, and rented a house for 8 months. During this time, I returned home to visit, for a total of approximately 2 months (combination of weekends, to a couple of weeks at a time). I'm unsure if, for the purposes of taxes, my principal residence is my parents house or my living arrangements at university.

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    christianC1
    christianC1
    April 30, 2025

    Hi! 

    Thanks for reaching out! For the purposes of your taxes, your primary residence is still your parent's house.

    Hope this helps!

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