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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 5:55:33 PM

Can I claim my 19 year old daughter as my dependent if she lives in another country and I send her money every month for her school and allowance?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 5:55:37 PM

See IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information  - https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501#en_US_2017_publink1000220881

You generally can't claim a person as a dependent unless that person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 5:55:35 PM

Is she a US citizen or legal resident of the US, Canada or Mexico?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 5:55:36 PM

She is not a US Citizen or legal resident.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 5:55:37 PM

See IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information  - https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501#en_US_2017_publink1000220881

You generally can't claim a person as a dependent unless that person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.