Once your parent does meet the IRS dependency tests, you can use any medical expenses you pay for your parent toward this itemized deduction. Since medical costs must exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income before you can claim them, a parent's added expenses could help you meet the requirements.
There are special tax rules for parents. A parent may qualify as your dependent, even if your parent does not live with you.
Here are the main reminders for claiming a parent as a dependent:
- Is supported (more than 50%) by you
- Residency and Relationship
- Earned less than $4,300 of gross (total) income
- Is not a qualifying dependent of anyone else.
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