Can I add my dad as a dependent if he receives social security?

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Run the Interactive Tax Assistant

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

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It depends.  You may be able to claim your father as a qualifying relative (even if he doesn’t live with you) as long as he meets the requirements below.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico for part of the year
• Made less than $4,700 gross income (except nontaxable Social Security benefits) in 2023
• Received more than 50% of their support from you 
• Must not be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer
• Must not file a joint return 

For more information, refer to the TurboTax articles Steps to Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Does a dependent for 2023 have to live with me?