My mom doesn't work and she lives with me. I pay for all the bills. Can I claim my mom as a dependent?
2007-01-13 20:18:22 · 3 answers · asked by gambitleblanc 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Short and sweet,
You can as long as:
1) Your mom's gross income is less than $3,300.
2) You provide more than half of you mom's toal support for the year.
3) You or your spouse is not a dependant.
4) Your mom and her spouse have no tax liability; a tax refund is okay.
5) Your mom is a US citizen.
All 5 of these must be met to claim her as a dependent. There are exceptions for numbers 1 and 2.
2007-01-14 01:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by MEMtiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can claim her as your dependant. And you may be able to file as Head of Household as well. Check the IRS website and grab a copy of Publication 501, it will explain it all.
2007-01-14 04:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, if you are the head of household.
2007-01-14 04:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋