[Event] Ask the Experts: Navigating Retirement Taxes

If you are claiming your mother as a dependent your filing status could be Head of Household, so that would make your standard deduction $23, 625 (+ $2000 for age 65 or older).  

 

 

Am I Head of Household?

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household...

 

If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.

 

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