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Yes you may. Her staying in the group home is a temporary absence because she is being treated for her illness. As you mention in your question, she requires treatment that cannot be received at home and while she is continuously gone, you expect for her to return home if she improves. If you pay for expenses, you may also claim Child and Dependent Care Credit as long as you can prove that she is disabled. Here is a website that covers what the IRS considers a temporary absence: https://apps.irs.gov/app/IPAR/resources/help/tempabs.html
Yes you may. Her staying in the group home is a temporary absence because she is being treated for her illness. As you mention in your question, she requires treatment that cannot be received at home and while she is continuously gone, you expect for her to return home if she improves. If you pay for expenses, you may also claim Child and Dependent Care Credit as long as you can prove that she is disabled. Here is a website that covers what the IRS considers a temporary absence: https://apps.irs.gov/app/IPAR/resources/help/tempabs.html
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