@MinhT1
I have a question about filing taxes for a married couple aged 65 or over.
According to the IRS chart, a couple in this age group, filing jointly, would only need to file if their taxable income exceeds $32,300.
On their own, they wouldn’t be required to file a return since their income is below that threshold. However, if I claim them as dependents, they can no longer file jointly.
In this case, should I file them as "Married Filing Separately," or since their taxable income is still under the $32,300 threshold, can I assume they wouldn't need to file a return even as dependents?
