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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:52:04 PM

Can I claim my disabled mother as a dependent?

I work as her caregiver through a waiver program in PA. I cover all home expenses and I also have the difficulty of care tax exemption. Does that disqualify me from claiming her as a dependent?

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Jun 3, 2019 1:52:06 PM

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2016 taxes as long as they meet all of the following requirements :

  • You provided more than half of their financial support. More info
  • They made less than $4,050 in gross income during 2016 unless they are a qualifying child.
  • They live with you or they are related to you.
  • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren't (or won't be) claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • You are not being claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.

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