Can I add my dad as a person I support. His income is1,485 a month. I buy food and pay bills I live with him my income is 49,558.31?

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in addition to my question my paycheck is $735.00 and I use at least $400.00 to buy food and household items?

@m-mdolphin wrote:

in addition to my question my paycheck is $735.00 and I use at least $400.00 to buy food and household items?

If he has gross income of $4,200 or more for the year (social security does not count) you cannot claim him as a dependent.

If all of his income is only from Social Security then you will have to determine if you are providing over one-half of his support for the year. However, if his SS income is $1,485 a month (Annual $17,820) it is doubtful you can claim him. Use this IRS worksheet for determining support - https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/worksheet_for_determining_support_4012.pdf