Can My Mother Claim Cancer Patient As Dependant?
Hi, I am 48 years old and for the last year have been battling cancer. My mother has been paying 100% of my living expenses as I have not been able to work.
Can she claim me as a dependant or take some deduction for my living expenses?
Patricia C said,
January 28, 2010 @ 7:49 am
Age — the person must be under age 19 at the end of the year, or under age 24 and a be a full-time student for at least five months out of the year, or any age and totally and permanently disabled.
smithsma said,
January 28, 2010 @ 12:06 pm
She can claim you as a Qualifying Relative for Head of Household. From the info provided it seems you would qualify.
Page 15 of Publication 501.
the tax lady said,
January 28, 2010 @ 3:43 pm
If your income is less than $3500 and she is able to show that she provided more than half of your support, then she can claim your exemption (and medical expenses).
Your living expenses are not deductible.