@jshell wrote:
I was 17 years old end of 2019. My father died in 2018 and I live with my court appointed Guardian and I pay all my expenses. She is not claiming me on her 2019 tax return because she does not pay over 50% of my expenses. I tried to file my taxes but this pesky form pops up wanting to know my living parent information. I have not seen my mother in over 10 years. If I say both of my parents are deceased, I am lying and if I say only one is deceased it wants her information which I have no way of getting. What do I do?
Then do not elect to use the pre-TCJA rules. The parents information is not required with the new rules (The interview asks for it anyway so enter anything - it does not get entered anywhere on the tax return.) Only the parents name and SSN is required. If you cannot obtain the SSN then you cannot e-file but will have to print and mail and write UNKNOWN in place of the SSN on the 8615 form.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
