My question is, since I am the only working adult in my household and my mother (both my daughters grandmother) lives with me. I am not going to claim her. I will just claim my two daughters. And do the DCC for $6,000.00. The part I am a confused on is the exception to the Grandparent Exemption for the Nanny Tax. and if I should count wages to my parent. because of this :
(a) your child lives with you and is either under age 18 or has a physical or mental condition that requires the personal care of an adult for at least four continuous weeks in a calendar quarter, and (b) you are divorced and have not remarried, or you are a widow or widower, or you are married to and living with a person whose physical or mental condition prevents him or her from caring for your child for at least 4 continuous weeks in a calendar quarter.
for A- both my daughters are under 18
for B- I am not divorced. I was never married, widow or widower.
So, I would not count wages because under (B) none of that applies to me. I do not want to count the wages against my mom. I am trying to avoid any issues. I am sorry and am very thankful for your help through all of this. This is my first time actually doing my taxes on my own. I just don't want to do anything incorrectly but also, correctly and receive the highest amount back.
