Dependent retired parent

jobyboy · ‎February 5, 2023

My 84-year-old retired mother moved in with us. She lives rent and expense free. Can I claim her as an dependent if she receives more than $12,000 in social security payments?

PattiF · ‎February 5, 2023

Yes, you can claim your 84-year-old mother as a dependent.

You can claim your mother since she didn't have more than $4,400 in gross income (excluding nontaxable Social Security) and you provided more than half of their support in 2022. There are a few other specifics we'll ask you about as we go along.

If her only income was social security and you provided more than half of her support, then she can be included as a dependent.

Please see this TurboTax Help article for more information and additional links.

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PattiF · ‎February 5, 2023

Yes, you can claim your 84-year-old mother as a dependent.

You can claim your mother since she didn't have more than $4,400 in gross income (excluding nontaxable Social Security) and you provided more than half of their support in 2022. There are a few other specifics we'll ask you about as we go along.

If her only income was social security and you provided more than half of her support, then she can be included as a dependent.

Please see this TurboTax Help article for more information and additional links.

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jobyboy · ‎February 5, 2023

Excellent, thank you. That is $500 difference.

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