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In fact, your support must be at least half of the cost of what it takes to keep her comfortable. That cost includes any money spent on items as various as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. If your support is not at least 50% of the total, you cannot claim your parent as your dependent.
Tips & Warnings. 1  Document any proof of childcare support for the dependent. 2  This could be from a daycare, home care specialist or after school program. 3  If you can claim an exemption for your dependent, the dependent cannot claim her own exemption on her tax return.hether you are claiming an exemption for a qualifying child or relative, you must be able to offer proof of your support to the IRS. Other People Are Reading.