-
When an elderly parent might qualify as your dependent
November 20, 2017
Categories: Tax, Tax Breaks
It’s not uncommon for adult children to help support their aging parents. If you’re in this position, you might qualify for the adult-dependent exemption. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $4,150 for each adult dependent claimed on their 2017 tax return. Basic qualifications For you to qualify for the adult-dependent exemption, in most cases your parent must have less gross income for the tax year than the exemption amount. (Exceptions may apply if your parent is permanently