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Claiming dependants.

Tax94615 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:01:03 GMT

My parents live with me. i pay mortgage and groceries, bills, etc. their only income is social security.

can I claim them as dependent?

if yes, then do they file taxes too?

Bsch4477 — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:37:12 GMT

Given the information you posted you can claim them as dependents and they don’t have to file a return.

Tax94615 — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:48:06 GMT

follow up question.

In turbo tax, it is asking me if my dad or mom had income. do I list the social security amount they received for the year in this section?

if NO, do I enter the social security that they received for the year anywhere?

thank you 🙂

DawnC — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:17:25 GMT

If their only income was social security, answer NO. And do not enter their social security payments anywhere on your return.