Boyfriends/girlfriends who live together can be considered domestic partners. If you are both sexually active with each other and live together, then yes you are considered domestic partners. But, if you aren't in a sexual relationship with this person, then no, I wouldn't consider you to be domestic partners.
A Domestic Partner is an individual of either sex who shares a long-term committed relationship of indefinite duration with a benefit eligible employee. Health insurance coverage is extended to employee's domestic partners.
Two individuals seeking to become domestic partners must complete and file a declaration of domestic partnership in person with the City Clerk Department. Each applicant must provide a valid photo ID issued by a United States government agency that provides name, date of birth, height, weight, and hair and eye color.
Couples who are in a domestic partnership are not able to file their taxes jointly because they are not recognized as married by the federal government. There also is no guarantee that the partners will be able to receive healthcare from their partner's plans.
Two individuals seeking to become domestic partners must complete and file a declaration of domestic partnership in person with the City Clerk Department. Each applicant must provide a valid photo ID issued by a United States government agency that provides name, date of birth, height, weight, and hair and eye color.
Qualifying Surviving Spouse Filing Status Taxpayers who do not remarry in the year their spouse dies can file jointly with the deceased spouse. For the two years following the year of death, the surviving spouse may be able to use the Qualifying Surviving Spouse filing status.