Can I deduct any of the money I provided to support my unemployed son and his wife if they filed a joint return?

[larry-owens]

Can I deduct expenses I paid for my son's family if he filed his own tax return.

[Critter]

Sorry no. 

[fanfare]

My mom was cajoled out of $30,000 by my sister because she had a rainy day and to start up a business venture, which failed of course.. 

My mom needs that money to live on, but she'll never see a penny of it back.