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Strawberry4601 Asked..

If I financially provide for my disabled mother, but she doesn't live with me, can I claim her on my taxes?

Jan 15, 2010
 
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N1K2R3 said
Feb 3, 2010

Do you want to claim her as a Dependent or as Credit For The Elderly ( two different sitautions). I would refer to Publication 17 2009, and check on Dependents first. I really don't know the answer since she is not living with you.

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mariannette said
Feb 3, 2010

When a parent is able to remain in his or her own house, in an assisted living facility or a nursing home, costs you pay for parental support at those locations may count toward meeting IRS requirements.

If you and your parent do meet IRS requirements, you'll be able to claim an added personal exemption on your 2009 income tax return. This filing season, each exemption allows you to reduce your taxable income by $3,500.

Check IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information for details and examples. The booklet also contains a work sheet to help you figure your support contributions.

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