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New Member
posted Jan 13, 2022 3:46:12 PM

Can I claim my undocumented parents under my taxes they have a text ID number and I want to file a head of household?

My dad is blind legally and my mom doesn't work so I take care of both of them financially and I am my dad caregiver

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Level 15
Jan 13, 2022 4:08:37 PM

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Level 15
Jan 13, 2022 4:12:08 PM

Please disregard my previous reply. I deleted the reply because I'm not sure it was right.

 

Expert Alumni
Jan 13, 2022 4:16:21 PM

Can you please clarify what you mean by "text ID number".

 

To claim your parents as dependents, they must have either a Social Security number (SSN) or an Individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).

 

You cannot file as Head of Household if you cannot claim a dependent.

New Member
Jan 13, 2022 6:09:59 PM

My apologies, I meant to type Tax ID or ITIN number

Expert Alumni
Jan 17, 2022 2:28:34 PM

If your parents are resident aliens, you can use Whom May I Claim as a Dependent? to determine the answer based on your circumstances. Go through the quick quiz for each parent.

 

You may also want to use What Is My Filing Status?