new definition of dependent

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  • jmc
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2005
    • 106

    #1

    new definition of dependent

    Under the new definition of dependent, can a parent living in foreign country be claimed as a dependent as a relative if he has permanent resident alien card to meet citizenchip test, assuming he meets all other tests including relationship test?
  • Gretel
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2005
    • 4008

    #2
    The resident test is met with the green card. Since parents don't need to live with the taxpayer you should be good to claim them.

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    • outwest
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2005
      • 455

      #3
      And don't forget,

      that a resident of Canada or Mexico will meet the citizenship or residence test. No green card needed.

      Doug

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        #4
        ยง152(3)(A) In general - the term "dependent" does not include an individual who is not a citizen or national of the US unless such individual is a resident of the US or a country contiguous to the US.

        Subparagraph (B) has an exception for adpoted children.

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