Could i make my parents dependent they live outside USA. not us recident

[MinhT1]

You cannot claim your parents as dependents unless they are U.S. citizens, resident aliens, nationals, or Canadian or Mexican residents.

Please read this TurboTax Help topic for more information.

[bosso3]

Other sources for determining whether a person is a dependent can be found

The rules regarding who is a dependent are available

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501#en_US_2021_publink[phone number removed]

At this site, on the left, click "Table 5. Overview of the Rules for Claiming a Dependent"

Also refer to https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501#en_US_2021_publink[phone number removed]

which explains rules for claiming a dependent.

Click on the blue "Dependent" link on the left side of the screen.

Also consult https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/overview_of_the_rules_for_claiming_4012.pdf

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