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    Jan 23, 2013, 08:15 PM
    Teacher retirement disability
    Will I be able to claim my mother as an dependent on my taxes if she receives teacher retirement disability?
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    Jan 23, 2013, 08:23 PM
    Depends. After factoring in the disability pension, do you still provide MORE than half of her total support.

    If yes, then you can claim her.

    If no, the you cannot.
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