Can a child you send monery to that is incarcerated be considered a dependent

barbarad100 · ‎June 4, 2019

in the state of Tx

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No. Sending money to someone who is incarcerated does not make them your dependent. A person who is incarcerated is being supported by the institution in which they are being held. Money you send for incidentals is a gift, which is not deductible.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No. Sending money to someone who is incarcerated does not make them your dependent. A person who is incarcerated is being supported by the institution in which they are being held. Money you send for incidentals is a gift, which is not deductible.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Can a child you send monery to that is incarcerated be considered a dependent