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nalexander
Asked March 2010
If my mom lives with me and I pay all living expenses, can I claim her as a dependent on my taxes?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Mar 2010
Very likely you can. You should use a CPA or other financial expert, however, to make sure you do it right.
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03/06/2010 10:59:50
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rocas93
Mar 2010
As long as you provide at least 50% of the support, you can claim your parent. You can go to your local H&R Block and talk with an experienced preparer.
03/31/2010 22:40:32
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toadballet1
Apr 2010
There is a ton of information at the IRS website:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p503.pdf
04/01/2010 11:23:43
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roxie13
Dec 2011
my elderly father lives with me .I pay for all living expences, can I claim him on my taxes?
12/30/2011 20:33:07
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son1964
Feb 2014
my mother is on state pension and lives with me she has no savings can i claim anything
02/03/2014 08:14:39
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Carol
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p503.pdf