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Two part question 1) My Mother's only income is social security. This is not counted as income right? 2) she owes back taxes. If i claim her will that impact my return?

 
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Two part question 1) My Mother's only income is social security. This is not counted as income right? 2) she owes back taxes. If i claim her will that impact my return?

If your mother's only income is SS, AND you are paying for over half her support, you may be able to claim her and get the $500 credit for other dependents.  Her tax debt will have no effect on you.

 

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Two part question 1) My Mother's only income is social security. This is not counted as income right? 2) she owes back taxes. If i claim her will that impact my return?

If your mother's only income is SS, AND you are paying for over half her support, you may be able to claim her and get the $500 credit for other dependents.  Her tax debt will have no effect on you.

 

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
ascimeme
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Two part question 1) My Mother's only income is social security. This is not counted as income right? 2) she owes back taxes. If i claim her will that impact my return?

Great! Thanks very much for the confirmation and the associated link. I appreciate you taking the time to answer!

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