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posted Feb 27, 2024 11:33:30 AM

Does the parent required assistance to qualify for the AZ $10,000 exemption have to include all of the dependent's daily living activities?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2024 11:45:45 AM

Per AZ Department of Revenue:

An Arizona resident may claim an exemption for a parent or ancestor of a parent who is not claimed for an other exemption or dependent credit, if all of the following apply:

  1. The parent or ancestor of a parent lived in a principal residence for the entire taxable year.
  2. The taxpayer paid more than one-half of the support and maintenance costs of the parent or ancestor of a parent during the taxable year.
  3. The parent or ancestor of a parent was 65 years or older during the taxable year.
  4. The parent or ancestor of a parent required assistance with activities of daily living, like getting in and out of bed or chairs, walking around, going outdoors, using the toilet, bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, combing hair, dressing, medicating or feeding.