Posted by: Taxman March 14, 2009
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Rekha Ji,
The research I quoted above was for a real client of mine, they were resident alien trying to claim his brother as a dependent. Brother had a valid SS#, was a full time student under 24 years, pursuing undergraduate degree (more than 2 years college education required), and was there dependent. They claimed him as a dependent, I even claimed "Hope" credit for them. It has been 4 years, no questions asked, doesn't mean my position won't be challenged. I haven't researched your situation but my gut feeling is you can't
claim your nice as a dependent because of no SS# and her status, but I can be wrong. That's why I ask you to consult a CPA.
Sincerely,
Taxman
The research I quoted above was for a real client of mine, they were resident alien trying to claim his brother as a dependent. Brother had a valid SS#, was a full time student under 24 years, pursuing undergraduate degree (more than 2 years college education required), and was there dependent. They claimed him as a dependent, I even claimed "Hope" credit for them. It has been 4 years, no questions asked, doesn't mean my position won't be challenged. I haven't researched your situation but my gut feeling is you can't
claim your nice as a dependent because of no SS# and her status, but I can be wrong. That's why I ask you to consult a CPA.
Sincerely,
Taxman