Yes, if all of the below apply you can claim your mother as a dependent on your tax return. You are providing 51% or more of your mothers' support She is a US Citizen, US National, US Resident Alien or a Resident of Canada or Mexico andHer earned income is less than $4,050 (not counting non-taxable income such as social security)Click here for more information on claiming your Parents As Dependents

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My 68 year old mother lives with me and only receives social security. I paid more than half of the living expenses can i claim her on my tax return?

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Best answer by Vanessa11_2

Yes, if all of the below apply you can claim your mother as a dependent on your tax return.

You are providing 51% or more of your mothers' support
She is a US Citizen, US National, US Resident Alien or a Resident of Canada or Mexico and
Her earned income is less than $4,050 (not counting non-taxable income such as social security)

Click here for more information on claiming your Parents As Dependents

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Yes, if all of the below apply you can claim your mother as a dependent on your tax return.

You are providing 51% or more of your mothers' support
She is a US Citizen, US National, US Resident Alien or a Resident of Canada or Mexico and
Her earned income is less than $4,050 (not counting non-taxable income such as social security)

Click here for more information on claiming your Parents As Dependents

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