2007-02-08 10:49:30 · 7 answers · asked by C B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If the person was otherwise eligible to be claimed as a dependent, yes you may claim them.
Contrary to what others have incorrectly stated, there is no time limit that they must have been alive. For example, if you had a child who was born alive but died moments after birth you would claim them as a dependent for the entire year. Or if a child or other dependent died 2 seconds after midnight on New Year's Day, they would be your dependent for the entire year.
2007-02-08 11:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can claim a deceased parent if they were your dependent at the time of death, even if they passed away on January 3rd. (If they had continued to live, would they still have qualified as your dependent?)
You will need to provide a copy of the death certificate with the return, one for fed, one for state, and one for local if you live in an area with state/local tax.
2007-02-08 13:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they were your dependent at time of death then you should be able to claim them. Refer to IRS Pub17 for more info. I believe you have to indicate they are deceased on the tax return. Good luck
2007-02-08 10:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by cinsingl83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU: Have to make sure that the time duration of the deceased was less than 6 months during the year since the death.
2007-02-08 11:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by whatevit 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I believe you can if they were alive for more than 6 months of the year. Also, sorry for your loss.
2007-02-08 10:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by celestialsoapco.tripod.com 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
YES ! BUT CHECK WITH A TAX SERVICE , BECAUSE IT MAY INVOLVE HOW MUCH SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED BY YOU ETC. ASK A PROFESSIONAL TAX ESTABLISHMENT OVER THE PHONE ETC.
2007-02-08 10:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, if they were alive for the better part of the year.
2007-02-08 10:57:23 · answer #7 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋