If you are providing over half your mother's support and her only income is Social Security, then you will be able to claim her as a qualifying relative. You get a $500 credit for other dependents on your own tax return for claiming her. You do not receive stimulus money for claiming her, nor will she receive a stimulus check if she is claimed as someone else's dependent.
CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS
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