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yes, of she lived in your home and they paid more than half of her living expenses

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Q: Can your wife and you claim your elderly mother as a dependent on or federal income tax return?
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Can you use an Elderly person as a tax deduction if they are living in your house?

In most cases, you cannot claim an elderly person living in your house as a tax deduction. However, you may be able to claim them as a dependent if they meet certain criteria, such as having limited income and you providing more than half of their financial support. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional for specific advice.


If your elderly mother receives both social security and retirement income do you have to file a tax return?

No you do not have to file a tax return for this purpose. It is very possible that your elderly mother would be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return. The must file an income tax return requirement for the year 2009 would be in the 2009 1040 instruction book starting on page 7 through 9 and the book is available at the IRS gov website and using the search box for 1040 and choosing instructions. Filing Requirements Do You Have To File


Where can I find housing options for low income seniors in Chicago?

My elderly mother can no longer afford her rent payments. Where can I find housing options for low income seniors in Chicago?


What is mother's exemptions?

Each individual qualified taxpayer or qualified dependent that is listed on the federal 1040 income tax return has 1 exemption on that income tax return and for the tax year 2009 and 2010 tax year 1 qualified exemption amount on that tax return would be 3650.


Does a father pay child support to the mother if the mother and father share custody 50 50?

That is dependent on agreement, state law, their differences in income, the needs of the parties and other factors.


How long is a caterpillar dependent on its mother?

the baby is never dependent on its mother because the mother leaves them as soon as she lays the eggs.


Can you file your mother on your income taxes?

The laws regarding claiming of dependents are complicated. Generally, a person who relies on you as their chief means of support (more than half) can be claimed as a dependent.


Your mother is elderly and she owns her home which you live in with her you pay the bill and provides some of her food can you claim her as a dependent?

Presuming she isn't filing her own retuern and using her own deduction on herself...sounds like it could be done.


i have an eviction on my credit is there anyboby that will rent to me i need low income emergency housing i take care of my elderly disabled mother?

Are you willing to relocate? You should start by going to your local city hall and ask about their low income housing program, and other government aid program.


Can you claim your elderly mother as a dependent on your taxes if you are her main caregiver?

Yes, you can claim your elderly mother as a dependent on your taxes if you provide more than half of her financial support and meet other IRS criteria. Being the main caregiver can qualify you to claim her as a dependent, as long as all other eligibility requirements are met.


You claim your mom as a dependent should she be filing a tax return so she gets her rebate?

If you are claimed as a dependent on someone else's return you are not eligible for a stimulus rebate. When claiming your mother, assuming that she has not had income over $3,400, a stimulus payment adjustment will be made to your tax rebate that will include the payment for her as well. Example: If you and you and a spouse filed, with your mother as a dependent. And your stimulus payment were to be $300 per exemption, you would receive a total of $900.


Can your mother draw benefits off your dad SSI?

No, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program does not provide benefits for spouses or dependents. SSI is a needs-based program that provides financial assistance to individuals with low income and limited resources who are disabled, blind, or elderly.