Claiming dependents

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January 30, 2020
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Hello,

I am currently working on my parent's taxes, here's the background. My dad received a 1099G of $1,430 and SSA-1099 of $12,125, my dad lives with my mom and both are divorced but my mom supports him more than half, in this scenario can my mom claim my dad as a dependent?

TomK2023

Level 15

Maybe. You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2019 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

They're related to you.
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year.
They made less than $4,200 in 2019.
You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

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mmccleery

Level 2

What are the exceptions to living with the parents for more than half the year?

Also, if I’m 23 but I was only a full-time student for the spring semester, can I still be claimed as a dependent?

Thank you!

LeonardS

Level 14

Yes, you can still be claimed as a dependent if you are under the age of 24 and a full time student. You are considered to be living with your parents when you are away from home on a temporary basis such as attending school.

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