Claiming dependants.

[Tax94615]

My parents live with me. i pay mortgage and groceries, bills, etc. their only income is social security.

can I claim them as dependent?

if yes, then do they file taxes too? 

[Bsch4477 · Accepted solution]

Given the information you posted you can claim them as dependents and they don’t have to file a return. 

[Tax94615]

follow up question.

In turbo tax, it is asking me if my dad or mom had income. do I list the social security amount they received for the year in this section? 

if NO, do I enter the social security that they received for the year anywhere?

thank you 🙂 

[DawnC · Accepted solution]

If their only income was social security, answer NO.    And do not enter their social security payments anywhere on your return.