Death of dependent

I have claimed my mother as a dependent on Federal income tax return, as I provide more than 50% of her living expense. Sadly, she passed away in late 2007. Can I still claim her as a dependent in my 2007 tax return? Is any of her funeral expense tax deductable (or reduce my tax in any way)? Thank you.

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Thomas Cruise
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You can claim her as a dependent for 2007.

None of the funeral expenses are deductible.

Condor

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Condor

read the instructions for dependents you should be able to claim your mother - if you meet the requirements

the funeral expenses may be deductible against your mother's estate the place to claim that is on a a 706 (estate tax)

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Reply to
Benjamin Yazersky CPA

Technically wrong.

A correct statement would be: None of the funeral expenses are deductible for INCOME tax purposes. They are deductible for ESTATE tax purposes.

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D. Stussy

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