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    Mar 17, 2010, 09:29 AM
    Green card parents tax dependents
    My mother is a GC holder and has a SSN. Can I claim her as a dependent in my tax return. Last year she was out of US for couple of months.

    Thanks in advance.
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    Mar 18, 2010, 05:20 AM

    If you provided more than half of her support and her worldwide income is less than $3650, you can claim her as Qualifying Relative. Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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    Mar 22, 2010, 11:19 AM

    Thanks for your response. I buy my mother medical insurance as she is not covered by my employer's plan. Is there any way I can claim full or part of that as dependent care?
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    May 4, 2010, 10:23 AM
    Negative, not unless you can claim her as a dependent.
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