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My In-Laws are here for approx 5 Months. Can I claim tax benefits for both of them for this year.
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so when can we claim tax benefits ?
if parents or in-laws stay for 6 months, can we claim tax benefits ?
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NO. Parents or in-laws are NOT your dependents according to US law.
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If you think dealing with the USCIS is bad, get crosswise with the IRS for tax fraud! They can attach bank accounts and more.
Obey all US laws and don't claim dependents illegally for tax benefits.Comment
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If you do indeed support ...
... your parents or your spouse's parents, then they need to be in the US for six months + 1 additional day.
This allows you to apply for and get a tax identification number from the IRS.
You can use this to claim them as your dependants.
You need to actually support them by financial means with your monies coming from US or your home country.
However, be aware that if you misrepresent any of the facts, you're liable to be prosecuted and may have to face jail terms.
Talk to your CPA and to IRS.
Do not take any body's "free" advice for granted, that includes myself too!
The above scenario has been observed with quite a few individuals and IRS has approved the same.
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