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Yes.
A parent that you care for can qualify as your dependent.
Your parent would not be considered your "Qualifying Child" but if you meet the requirements, your parent would be considered your "Qualifying Relative" in which case you would claim your parent as a dependent and receive your parent's exemption.
Your parent can still file as well, if they thought they might be due a refund, but they would choose "Someone else can claim me" which would allow you to take the exemption.
Here are some of the requirements to claim a dependent:
If you answered yes to all, and:
Here is a link to more useful information:
CLICK HERE for more information on claiming a dependent
CLICK HERE for steps to claiming an elderly parent as a dependent
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