Can I claim my Filipina wife who is not an American citizen as a dependent?

celtmar03 · ‎June 1, 2019

I live in the Philippines on a 100% VA disability.

ArrielleWA · ‎June 1, 2019

No, In order for your wife to be claimed as a dependent they must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. national, a U.S. Resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.

The deduction for qualified dependents is one of the best tax beneftis available. It can open the door to a large number of tax credits and deductions that can lower your tax bill. TurboTax will ask you simple, plain-English questions about your family and will determine for you who qualifies as a dependent on your tax return, so you can be sure you're getting the biggest refund you deserve.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

If you are receiving VA benefits as your only income, VA benefits are not taxable. You do not have to file a tax return unless you have any other income in addition to the VA benefits.

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ArrielleWA · ‎June 1, 2019

No, In order for your wife to be claimed as a dependent they must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. national, a U.S. Resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.

The deduction for qualified dependents is one of the best tax beneftis available. It can open the door to a large number of tax credits and deductions that can lower your tax bill. TurboTax will ask you simple, plain-English questions about your family and will determine for you who qualifies as a dependent on your tax return, so you can be sure you're getting the biggest refund you deserve.

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Can I claim my Filipina wife who is not an American citizen as a dependent?