[gurukool]

Hi,
I am on H1b visa, my wife is with me with H4 visa and My sister is on F1 visa during entire 2008.

My wife is also studying on H4 visa.

I am paying tuition fee for both my wife and sister.

I have few questions:
1. Can I claim my sister as my dependent?
2. If I can NOT claim my sister as dependent, Can I show her tuition fee as expenses on my return.
3. If I can claim my sister as dependent, Can I show my wife's and my sister's tuition fee as expenses on my return.

Thanks.

[MukatA]

1. No
2. No
3. You can file joint return as residents. You will get standard deduction of $10,900 and exemptions for both of you. You can deduct tuition and fee based on 1098-T received by your wife.