Omar
Level 2

Claiming non-US parents abroad as dependents

Hi tax gurus,

 

My spouse's parents live in Mexico (they aren't US citizens) and last year was a tough one for them. So tough, that my father-in-law was unable to work and receive any income and my spouse had to send them money to pay for all their expenses. Can we (since we file jointly) claim them as dependents in this year's tax returns and deduct the money given away to support them?

 

Thanks!