Can I add my dad as a dependent if he receives social security?

BlairSoberanis25 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:39:04 GMT

Re: Can I add my dad as a dependent if he receives social security?

ee-ea — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 08:06:47 GMT

Run the Interactive Tax Assistant

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

Re: Can I add my dad as a dependent if he receives social security?

SharonD007 — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:40:35 GMT

It depends. You may be able to claim your father as a qualifying relative (even if he doesn’t live with you) as long as he meets the requirements below.

Must be a U.S. citizen or resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico for part of the year
Made less than $4,700 gross income (except nontaxable Social Security benefits) in 2023
Received more than 50% of their support from you
Must not be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer
Must not file a joint return

For more information, refer to the TurboTax articles Steps to Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent and Does a dependent for 2023 have to live with me?

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Can I add my dad as a dependent if he receives social security?

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Re: Can I add my dad as a dependent if he receives social security?