You can claim your mother as a dependant as long as she was dependent on you during the tax year (2016). In TurboTax, you would first enter your mother as a dependant, and then claim dependant credits for her.
And yes, you can claim expenses you paid for her care as a medical expense.
- Enter information about your dependants in the Introduction > Dependants section of the interview.
- Claim dependant credits under Deductions & Credits > Dependants profile.
- Claim medical expenses under Deductions & Credits > Medical expenses profile.
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