Can I claim my grandmother as my dependent?
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Maybe. See the requirements below.
Can I claim my relative or friend as my dependent?
Does a dependent have to live with me?
You may be able to claim your grandmother as a Qualifying Relative dependent if:
NOTE: You can’t claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone else’s taxes
If you would like further details on the rules for claiming dependents, please click on the following link:
It is possible, yes. If your grandmother made less than $4050 of taxable income for the year, and you provided at least half of her support, you are allowed to claim her, even if she did not live with you.
Sí, es posible poner una abuela como dependiente. Si ganó menos de $4050 de ganancia reportable, y tú le suministraste por lo menos la mitad de su sostén, puede ponerle como dependiente aunque no vivió contigo el año pasado. Para más información, puede hacer clic en el siguiente enlace del IRS: Pariente calificado, y luego hacer clic en el enlace: Requisito de Miembro de la Unidad Familiar o de Parentesco.
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