You have not explained what you mean by "overseas"---but unless your parent is a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national or Canadian or Mexican resident, you cannot claim him as a dependent. Qualifying relativeThey don't have to be related to you (despite the name).They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).They made less than $5050 in 2024. ($5200 for 2025) (Not counting Social Security)You provided more than half of their financial support.

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dennisschmelzenbach

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Supporting aged FATHER (84) living overseas?

Forum|Forum|6 months ago
March 22, 2026
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xmasbaby0

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You have not explained what you mean by "overseas"---but unless your parent is a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national or Canadian or Mexican resident, you cannot claim him as a dependent.

Qualifying relative

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
They made less than $5050 in 2024. ($5200 for 2025) (Not counting Social Security)
You provided more than half of their financial support.

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