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Level 2
Jun 6, 2019 2:40 PM UTC
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Claiming a dead parent as a dependent

My father passed away last year. My mother will file as married jointly. Can I claim my father as a dependent as I was paying for at least 51% of support and he only received Social Security?

Answer
Jun 6, 2019 2:40 PM UTC

No. If your mother is filing married filing jointly with your father, you cannot claim him as a dependent.

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Answer
Jun 6, 2019 2:40 PM UTC

No. If your mother is filing married filing jointly with your father, you cannot claim him as a dependent.

Level 2
Jun 6, 2019 2:40 PM UTC
Thank you for your answer!