She is divorced, 3 small kids, shared custody with ex. She lost job, no income in 2016, has been in jail or rehab. Not sure when she would be released & needed a fixed address so she could get out: we paid med. insurance and all other living expenses, including 1/2 daycare so she could get her life together, get a job & move on.
Can we claim her as a dependent, as well as med. ins. we paid for her & daycare costs for kids?
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You can claim your adult son or daughter if they are your qualifying relatives. To be a qualifying relative (i.e., a dependent),
Also, all dependents must be citizens of the US, or residents of the US, Canada or Mexico.
You can claim their children (your grandchildren) that live with you if your son or daughter do not claim them, they live with you more than 1/2 of the year, and your income is higher than your child's income.
You can claim your adult son or daughter if they are your qualifying relatives. To be a qualifying relative (i.e., a dependent),
Also, all dependents must be citizens of the US, or residents of the US, Canada or Mexico.
You can claim their children (your grandchildren) that live with you if your son or daughter do not claim them, they live with you more than 1/2 of the year, and your income is higher than your child's income.
what about claiming her medical expenses and 1/2 daycare?
If she qualifies as your dependent you can claim medical expenses, including insurance, that you paid for her. Even if you can't claim her because of her income, you can still deduct her medical expenses you paid if you provided more than 1/2 of her support.
and 1/2 daycare?
Sorry, but as it wasn't paid so you can work it wouldn't be eligible for the credit. The credit is for your child in daycare, not your daughters.
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