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The first time I heard of people here claiming dependents in Mexico on their taxes I just blew it off thinking thats so not right it can't be true. Now I've actually met two that does it, and one of them claims 14 dependents for a nice return.

No its not illegal its just stupid. Why would we possibly let people claim dependents that don't live in the US? I was told as long as they send a minimum of $20 a month they can claim them on their taxes.

Can someone please explain the logic behind that? I realize there is no need for logic when the government is involved but thats just out right stupid.