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    bjogani Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 26, 2012, 10:55 AM
    Can I show my parents as a dependent?
    Here I have detailed question.
    1.My dad earned $4500 in 2011 and my mom was housewife.
    2.Can I claim both? Or just my Mom since she doesn't have any income.
    3.they both are legal resident and have SSN.
    4.They are part year resident in 2011(around 7 month)
    Also,

    I didn't claim them my dependent on 2010 Tax return.Can I Amend my return and claim them.
    In 2010.
    1.My parents didn't have any income and legal resident(with SSN)
    2.Lived about 6 month in 2010.
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    Apr 23, 2012, 08:50 AM
    You CAn amend the 2010 return to claim your parents.

    You CANNOT claim your father for 2011; he made too much income, but you CAN claim your mother.

    If you want my professional help, double-click on my title above and scroll down to my profile/signature. You will find my email address and websites there if you cannot see it on this page.

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