Hello My niece was born in usa but she lives in Canada with her mom my sister. My sister is divorced and live on welfare. Girl father send the mom $600 month. I send my sister every month $300 . I have all money order receipts. my sister also file taxes in Canada and put the cild as a dependent. I wanted to know can I filed in my taxes my niece as a dependent on me? what is procedure or what do I need. I have her ss#
The girl is 6
Last name is not same like me
I am also married but no children
Jersey Resident
Should I file separate taxes or joint?