Yes, the option you describe is correct. For you to claim your parents as dependents, they must not file a joint return. Because your parents are married, he or she must file separately. As @ThomasM125 explained in the prior post, there is an exception if your parent is filing jointly but has no tax liability. If your parent should file a joint tax return solely to get a refund, you can still claim him or her as a dependent.
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