Can I claim my mother in low as dependent if she is not US resident?

Question

Can I claim my mother in low as dependent. She has just guest visa in (B2- Visitor for pleasure) .

Answer 1

If she is not an original U.S. citizen but is legal in the country then there is a benefit of no doubt that they'll let you claim her on your income tax. Especially if you have some kind of proof that you are taking care of her.

Answer 2

No, for several reasons. The biggies:

1. A visitor's visa does not establish US residence for tax purposes. A dependent must be a US citizen, national or resident alien to be claimed as a dependent.

2. She doesn't have an SSN or ITIN and isn't eligible for one.

Answer 3

Here are frequently asked questions about requirements for dependant status from the IRS:

http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq2.html

The link most closely related to your question is this one:
Refer to Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information, , or Tax Topic 354, Dependents for more information.

Answer 4

Not unless she's a citizen of the US, a resident alien or US national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico. For you to claim her she would have to have a social security number or ITIN.

Answer 5

if you are taking care of her as a dependent and can prove it probaly so. but ask around to several accnts. oh and make sure you get your answer before they con you into their office to process your taxes. better yet go to the irs web site. information there as well as numbers you can call.

Answer 6

Not hardly unless you are wanting to get flagged for an audit

Answer 7

i am not sure...but i believe you can if your older than 25 years old. my boyfriend had a similar situation.