@carolemcdowney wrote:
How is it a gift I have brought my son's shoes, boots, TV, a game system put money on his phone, on his Skype , I order care packages for him, I order hot food for him
If you do not like the word gift, then they are living expenses and living expenses are Never deductible on a tax return.
They state/county/city is providing over one-half of his support for the year, regardless of the items you are providing.
