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    Feb 19, 2007, 01:39 PM
    Deduction for immigration expenses for adult children
    I paid airline expenses for my adult daughter, her husband and 3 children to move to USA in 2006 Dec. They live in my house for remainder of 2006. They do no work. Can I claim expense or as dependents?
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    Feb 19, 2007, 05:49 PM
    You may be able to claim them as dependents (not sure there), but I do not think you can claim their moving expenses.
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