Can I claim my mother as a dependent or are there other deductions I can claim if I provide more than 50% of her assisted living costs?

[Vanessa · Accepted solution]

If you provide more than 50% of her living expenses and her taxable income is less than $4,050 then you can likely claim her as a dependent.  

If you are able to claim her as a dependent and are also paying medical expenses for her then you would be able to include the medical expenses you are paying for her if you are itemizing your return and all medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your AGI.  Only the portion of total medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your AGI are included in the itemized expenses.  

[gguerrero61]

Thanks for the response. Her IRA RMD and pension exceed $4,050 so I won't be able to claim her then.