@lawrence-anthony , my understanding of the situation is as follows :
(a) A senior US person ( citizen/GreenCard) has a current tax-home abroad ( Taiwan )
(b) She needs and has a caregiver whom is an NRA ( Non-Resident Alien ) for US tax purposes.
(c) She has financial connection/ presence in the USA ( California ) but has been absent from the state for a period ( how long? )
(d) She is considered a dependent ( is this true ? ) of her son ( a US person ) -- meets the income eligibility (??)
Now the question is -- to what extent, if any , does her medical (/ support) expenses are eligible for deduction/ credit on son's return.
Please answer my questions and I will circle back once I hear from you . Please also correct/ confirm my understandings.
In general though, it is unlikely that her health insurance ( Medicare / Medical / ObamaCare/Private ) would cover any expenses since she is residing abroad. In some treaties between US and "othercountry", some deductions are allowed, Taiwan does not have a tax treaty with US. Also there is "dependent" recognition for "dependents" living in Mexico and Canada -- this also does not apply here.
I will circ le back once I hear from you .
