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03-08-2004, 01:52 PM
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claiming a foreign parent in your tax??Hi- I have been a US citizen since 2000 but I am responsible for an elderly parent who lives abroad. I do sent a monthly allowance via Western Union, so it is well documented. However, I have never attempted to learn more and so I never claimed my mother in my tex returns. I admit it is a big financial burden, and have no options but continue to support. Any chance the US tax code has something hidden I can take advantage of? I am not sure the tax preparers are knowledgeable on such a specific question, perhaps one of you does??? Many thanks David |
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03-08-2004, 07:25 PM
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| There are treaty provisions if your parent is a resident of Canada or Mexico. If not, you're SOL. Snipes |
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03-09-2004, 12:40 AM
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| If your parent was a resident of Canada or Mexico at some time during 2003 & you provided over 1/2 his/her support, you can claim him/her as a dependent. If s/he lived elsewhere, you'll have to hope a tax treaty covers your situation.
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