Hi, I have been supporting my parents for a long time and this year I decided to try filing as head of household and I just want to make sure I understand all the conditions right:
1) I am single, live with my parents for many years (though the house is under their names) and I provide more than 50% of their expenses. Both of my parents are 70+ years old. all of us are US citizens
2) I don't think I need to count their social security benefits. Without counting the SS, each them of them has way less than $4400 in other sources of income. However, my parents do need to file taxes though.
However, I think the catch is my parents cannot file as married joint return correct? I only come across this as I browse through the resources on this website. I almost missed out this details since it wasn't mentioned on any other website.
I would appreciate any help in clarifying the matter. Thank you much in advance!
