topic 581.08 in After you file

I claimed my mother last year since she stated that she was not getting a w2. However, she did get one after i had did my filing. what do we need to do?

nativegrlrj — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:36:13 GMT

I claimed my mother and sister since they where staying with me for 11 months in 2017. My mother was out of work due to back surgery. She was not expecting a W2, however, after i filed and completed my taxes. my mother received a W2 int he mail. Do we need to file it or what do we need to do?

What is the amount on W-2?

LinaJ2018 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:36:14 GMT

What is the amount on W-2?

581.08

nativegrlrj — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:36:16 GMT

581.08

Please see answer below.

LinaJ2018 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:36:17 GMT

Please see answer below.

No, you do not need to file nor do anything. For 2017, o...

LinaJ2018 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:36:18 GMT

No, you do not need to file nor do anything.

For 2017, one of the requirements for claiming your mom as a dependent is that she cannot make more than 4100 in income. Since she did not exceed the amount, she is still qualified. No action is needed.