My 91 yr old mom receives Social security income and lives in a group home/board and care. Does she have to file taxes?

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If your mother's only income is Social Security then she does not have to file a federal tax return. If she had any other income then she might need to file a return.

You need to file a federal return if half your Social Security plus your other income is $25,000 when filing single or head of household, or $32,000 when filing married filing jointly, $0 if you are filing married filing separately.

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