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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.
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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