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

 
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MinhT1
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Could i make my parents dependent they live outside USA. not us recident

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.

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

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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