Parents tax deduction

Previous lurker here. Question on the dependent tax deduction assuming I get audited on providing $ to my parents so I qualify for the dependent tax deduction: Does payment have to come from a Taiwanese bank account or can I also transfer from my bank account in my home country? I’d prefer to save on any wire transfer fees and the hassle of making the trip to the bank here.

And a bit more impertinent question… how much do people typically support their parents with? I realize this probably is very much dependent on how much the parents truly need.

Thanks in advance!

Welcome! :bowing:

I’m not sure which thread is the most recent and relevant, but here is one of several:

Thanks!