Tax Year Prior to 2020: I support family overseas, can I claim them as dependents or deductibles??

[KarenL2]

Unfortunately, you probably cannot claim them.  Here are some of the basic rules to see if it applies. 

• Have been a citizen or resident of the United States, or a resident of Canada or Mexico.
• Did not file a joint income tax return with anyone else.
• Received more than half his or her support from you. 
• Had less than $4,050 of income for the entire year. (Generally that amount does not include Social Security benefits.)

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