TomD8
Level 15

Deductions & credits

There is no such thing as a part-year dependent.  Since your father's 2019 gross income was $4200 or more, you cannot claim him as a dependent.

You might advise him that he cannot claim his spouse as a dependent.  He should file a joint return instead.  A joint return can be filed even if one spouse had no income.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.