Yes, retirement income is considered income. When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2020 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements: Qualifying relative They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else. They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident. They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse. They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply). They made less than $4,300 in 2020. You provided more than half of their financial support.

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My mother is retired and she does not work, does retirement money is considered income? Can I claim her as a dependent if she is retired in Mexico and I support her?

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Yes, retirement income is considered income. When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.

You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2020 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying relative

They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
They made less than $4,300 in 2020.
You provided more than half of their financial support.