Can I file my parent as a dependent?

Blue
Blue Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
edited December 2024 in After you file

I am a u.s citizen and my parent is not and lives outside of the country, I am the only one financially responsible have been for the past years. What is needed in order to file for a parent dependent?

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  • kiarab
    kiarab FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 117
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    Hello,

    Since you mentioned that your parent is not a citizen and lives out of the country, the first thing I would recommend is seeing if they are a resident of Canada or Mexico. If not, then you will not be able to claim them (see page 11: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf)

    If they do fit those requirements, then you will need to see if they fit the other requirements for a dependent. I'd look under the tests to be a Qualifying Relative (starting on page 11).

    You can also take this quiz:

    https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

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