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2 resources covering dependents for Americans living or filing abroad.
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September 22, 2026Claiming a Parent as a Dependent While Living Abroad: Tests, Treaties, and Records
A parent can qualify as a dependent from abroad, but only if the citizenship gate and the income and support tests are met—and the support records survive currency and distance.
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February 1, 2026Child Tax Credit for Expats in 2026: Amount, Refund & FEIE Rules
See the 2025 Child Tax Credit amount, refundable limit, qualifying-child rules and how claiming the FEIE may affect an expat family's credit.