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Asked April 2017
Can I claim my sister as a dependent? I get in-home care funds for her and she lives with me.
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Apr 2017
It's my understanding if you are paying 51% of the cost and care of a person out of your own fund, then the person can be a dependent. Check out the IRS website for further information or check with a CPA or tax preparer.
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