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    Mar 6, 2008, 03:48 AM
    Claiming parent as dependent
    My mom and dad were visiting me here in the U.S. for over two months in 2007. And I spent over $30,000 in medical expenses (for diagnostic tests), not covered by insurance.

    Can I claim her as a dependent, and how could the healthcare spend be factored in, if at all? I am a U.S. citizen.

    Thank you in advance.
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    Mar 6, 2008, 04:18 AM
    I could never claim my mom when I was caring for her over the years, but my accountant found deductions for a few things because I was her caregiver. I don't believe you can claim her as a dependent, let alone recoup some of the medical expenses. Was she not able to pay herself ?
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