Tax exemption for dependent niece on F1 visa
My niece is on F1 visa and she lived with my family starting Aug 2013 and taking her masters degree course. She does not work, I've fully paid for her college tuition, medical insurance and household expenses.
Does she qualify her to be my dependent (relative) for tax purposes?
Is there an age limit on claiming dependent relative?
Can her college tuition (about $9K) be tax exempted?
Does she need to file a return jointly with me? I typically file joint return with my wife, my wife does not work. I hold permanent residence status.
Please advise.
Thanks,
Subs