Qualifying dependents follow the IRS definition. A CPA or tax professional is the right source for whether a given person counts in a specific filing — but in broad strokes: a spouse on a joint return, a minor child you claim, and a non-minor child or other relative who meets the dependent rules (relationship, residency, income, and support tests).
Gluten Hero tracks expenses per person regardless of dependency status — the For Whom field is a household bookkeeping field, not a tax-eligibility field. The dependency call gets made at filing time, not at logging time.
WARN — Required disclaimer Gluten Hero is a financial tracking and planning tool. It does not provide tax, legal, or medical advice. Always confirm details with official resources and qualified professionals.