MIL lives in RV behind us. She's deaf but doesn't qualify for SS yet. I paid her abt $4500 in 2023 to watch our tot. Can I claim this, would she have to file taxes if so?

mystim16 · ‎January 19, 2024

I do not claim her on our taxes.

AmyC · ‎January 19, 2024

If you write off child care expenses of $4500 under her social security number, the IRS would be looking for her to file a return claiming child care income. A parent does not have to live with you to claim them as a dependent. You may want to go through this quick quiz, Whom may I claim as a dependent?

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AmyC · ‎January 19, 2024

If you write off child care expenses of $4500 under her social security number, the IRS would be looking for her to file a return claiming child care income. A parent does not have to live with you to claim them as a dependent. You may want to go through this quick quiz, Whom may I claim as a dependent?

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MIL lives in RV behind us. She's deaf but doesn't qualify for SS yet. I paid her abt $4500 in 2023 to watch our tot. Can I claim this, would she have to file taxes if so?