MayaD
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Retirement tax questions

Yes. Unemployment compensation is considered "income"  for purposes of the $4300 (2021 limit) dependent income test.

If your mom's income (unemployment plus her earned income) was $4300 or more, then you can't claim her as a dependent.

 

 

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