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Can I claim a Foriegn Dependant in another country?
I am the only supporter of my mother in law and brother in law who is a minor. They reside in the Philippines. Can I claim them as dependants on my Federal income tax?
Can you give me a source that says a dependent needs to me residing in the US?
And no, I already know a dependent does not have to have ctizen status.
According to publication 17 A dependent relative must meet these 4 criteria:
1)Not a qualifying child- Does not qualify as my child or anyone else who claims tax refund
2)Member of household or qualify under the relationship test- Brother in law and mother in law qualify
3)Gross income- Must make under 3500. They make 0 income
4)Support test.- Must provide at least half of there yearly support. I provide everything.
No were does it say the relative dependant must reside with you.
Does this make sence to others? Am I interpreting it right?
4 Answers
- JssLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
A dependent must be U.S. citizen or resident.
A dependent can be your qualifying child or qualifying relative. For the requirements to claim a dependent (as your qualifying child or relative), read: http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/requirements-f...
- 1 decade ago
The answers seem to imply both a yes and a no,
I have given you a link which I hope proves helpful.
Good luck...doe
