My married parents plan to file a married filling jointly. My dad is retired and my mom made <4k babysitting. She is working and filing taxes to get the last couple social security credits she needs. I still provide more than 50% of their living expenses as they live with me. Can I still claim them as dependents and file as head of household as it would be beneficial for me to do so compared to single? Or does my mom have to file married filing separately and then I can claim my dad as a dependent? We are in California and want to maximize returns while having my mom earn her credits. Thanks!
Posted by barkers0824
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What’s your father’s income?
You can not claim a dependent who files a MFJ tax return. How much income does your dad have? What type? SS? Pension? Investments?