You flat out can not claim the DCC for paying someone that is also listed as a dependent on your return no matter how much or little you pay them. So you either claim your mother as a dependent and not get the DCC or not claim her. BUT If you pay her more than $4,050 for the year you can not claim her so then you can get the DCC.
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