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bluesue0413
February 15, 2025
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Where is the tax credit for being an elderly caregiver?

  • February 15, 2025
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Where is tax credit for being caregiver for parent

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    xmasbaby0
    Employee
    February 15, 2025

    Do you mean you are being paid to be a caregiver?   Who are you being paid by?

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    Vanessa A
    February 15, 2025

    There is not an actual credit for being a caregiver for an elderly parent.  Instead, if you are financially supporting them, and can claim them as a dependent on your return, then you can claim the $500 Non-Refundable Other Dependent Credit as well as file as Head of Household.

     

    To claim your parent as a Qualifying Relative, they must meet the following criteria

    • Not a qualifying child of another taxpayer
    • Someone that you provided over half of their support for during the tax year
    • Has less than $5,050 in income (not counting social security)
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