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Unfortunately no. Sending money to an individual is considered a personal expense and is not deductible on your tax return.
However, you may be able to claim your mother-in-law as a dependent.
She would need a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), to claim her as a dependent. To apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) using Form W-7 (Click ITIN). Click this link for the IRS website ITIN - Frequently Asked Questions
According to the IRS:
You could claim your elderly parents as dependents even if they don't live with you for the entire year as long as they meet the qualifying relative test:
An individual must meet all 4 of these requirements in order to be considered your Qualifying Relative:
Click this link for more additional information about claiming a dependent
Click this link for more additional information about claiming elderly parents as dependents
Unfortunately no. Sending money to an individual is considered a personal expense and is not deductible on your tax return.
However, you may be able to claim your mother-in-law as a dependent.
She would need a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), to claim her as a dependent. To apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) using Form W-7 (Click ITIN). Click this link for the IRS website ITIN - Frequently Asked Questions
According to the IRS:
You could claim your elderly parents as dependents even if they don't live with you for the entire year as long as they meet the qualifying relative test:
An individual must meet all 4 of these requirements in order to be considered your Qualifying Relative:
Click this link for more additional information about claiming a dependent
Click this link for more additional information about claiming elderly parents as dependents
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