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  • Apr 16, 2010, 12:12 PM
    AjitAnushka17
    Can I claim my brother as a dependent while filing a tax return?
    Hi,
    This is Ajit & I am from India. I am currently working in the California, USA on H1b visa since September 2008.
    My real brother is on F1 visa and stays on campus (not with me) since August 2009. I am bearing his educational expenses. Can I claim him as my dependent when I file a tax return?
    Thanks & Regards,
    Ajit
  • Apr 16, 2010, 12:54 PM
    ebaines

    No, you can not claim your brother as a dependent on your taxes, because he is a non-resdient alien (based on his F1 visa status).
  • Apr 21, 2010, 09:03 AM
    AjitAnushka17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ebaines View Post
    No, you can not claim your brother as a dependent on your taxes, because he is a non-resdient alien (based on his F1 visa status).


    Hey thanks for the answer!
  • Apr 21, 2010, 12:11 PM
    MukatA

    Every one on F-1 is exempt from residency for 5-years and must file nonresident tax return and Form 8843.

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