You are trying to determine whether John can claim his mother as a dependent on his tax return. Follow along in the conversation, then select the correct question to ask.

You: Is your mother a U.S. citizen?

John: Yes, my mother is a U.S. citizen.

How would you respond?

	Did your mother file a joint return with anyone else for this tax year?
	You can claim your mother as a dependent as long as she is a U.S. citizen.