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Level 2
posted Jan 30, 2023 3:41:26 PM

Claiming Expenses

Me and my wife are US Citizens, my mother-in-law who is not a US citizen (came to USA on visiting visa)  stayed with us for 6 months to help my wife post pregnancy.  Can we claim her expenses on our tax returns. 

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Expert Alumni
Jan 30, 2023 4:16:22 PM

No, you can not claim her expenses on your tax return, but you may be able to claim her as a dependent which would give you a break on your taxes.

 

You are able to claim someone as a qualifying relative as long as they are a Canadian or Mexican resident.

 

Here is a TurboTax Help article that will help you determine if your mother-in-law can be claimed on your tax return.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 30, 2023 4:16:22 PM

No, you can not claim her expenses on your tax return, but you may be able to claim her as a dependent which would give you a break on your taxes.

 

You are able to claim someone as a qualifying relative as long as they are a Canadian or Mexican resident.

 

Here is a TurboTax Help article that will help you determine if your mother-in-law can be claimed on your tax return.

Level 2
Jan 31, 2023 7:41:43 AM

Thank you