Here are the requirements to claim a dependent on your tax return. Qualifying relative: They don't have to be related to you (despite the name). They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else. They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident. They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse. They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply). They made less than $4,700 in 2023. You provided more than half of their financial support.When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

Question

Can i claim my disabled grandparents as dependents if i support them?

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
February 9, 2024
1 reply
0 views

No text available

TurboTax Live Deluxe Online

DawnC

Employee

Here are the requirements to claim a dependent on your tax return.

Qualifying relative:

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
They made less than $4,700 in 2023.
You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"