Retirement tax questions

Maybe.   If you pay for over half her support and she does not have any OTHER income over $4300.   The Social Security income does not count but if she has other income like a pension, investment income, rental income, etc. that "counts".   If she does not, then you can claim her as a qualified relative and you get the $500 credit for other dependents.

 

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

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