topic Can I claim my Filipina wife who is not an American citizen as a dependent? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Can I claim my Filipina wife who is not an American citizen as a dependent?

celtmar03 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:18:01 GMT

I live in the Philippines on a 100% VA disability.

If you are receiving VA benefits as your only income, VA...

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:18:04 GMT

If you are receiving VA benefits as your only income, VA benefits are not taxable. You do not have to file a tax return unless you have any other income in addition to the VA benefits.

No, In order for your wife to be claimed as a dependent t...

ArrielleWA — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:18:04 GMT

No, In order for your wife to be claimed as a dependent they must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. national, a U.S. Resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.

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