I help my mom who doesn't work due to chronic illness. I only help her with about $200-$300 a month. Can I claim her as a dependent

user447277541 · ‎March 17, 2023

She has a SSN - she gets state healthcare for free - she has no income -

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 17, 2023

No. If you are paying only between $200-$300 per month you are not paying over half your mother's support. You cannot claim her as a dependent. But is kind and generous that you help her out.

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3113432-who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent

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I help my mom who doesn't work due to chronic illness. I only help her with about $200-$300 a month. Can I claim her as a dependent