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    Mar 31, 2008, 04:33 PM
    Claiming Parents as Dependents for 2008 Tax file
    My Spouse and I would stay in US for 200 days in 2008.

    My parents are on a tourist Visa here and would stay for 100 days.

    Can I claim them as dependents in my 2008 Tax file?

    Thanks in advance
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    Apr 1, 2008, 05:30 AM
    You yourself are nonresident. All of you are nonresidents so you can not claim any of them as dependent.

    A dependent can be your qualifying child or qualifying relative. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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