Eligibilty for Dependent Care Credit

12 replies
63 views

Can a 62 yr old son be claimed as dependent by Mom to be eligible for Dependent Care Credit on her return? Son has only pension income less than $1,100. Mom has only social security, retirement, and interest income. Son lived with Mom all year.

ProSeries Professional

This topic has been closed for replies.

T

Terry53029Answer

Intuit Community Champion

Are you talking about the $500 other dependent credit. That credit is nonrefundable, so it would not give the mom a refund, but only a reduction in tax liability. It does sound as if she could take that credit if all requirements met.

C

chasetax

Level 6

if child care credit -- he is too old..however if you mean other dependent credit, once you review the due diligence forms--she may be able to use him to qualify for the other dependent credit(ODC)

N

nejamAuthor

Level 3

My bad ... Yes, the Other Dependent Credit, not Dependent Care Credit.

I assume Mom would file as HOH and claim son. Son no return required since income =< $1,100?

T

Terry53029

Intuit Community Champion

No HOH unless son disabled

T

Terry53029

Answer

Intuit Community Champion

Are you talking about the $500 other dependent credit. That credit is nonrefundable, so it would not give the mom a refund, but only a reduction in tax liability. It does sound as if she could take that credit if all requirements met.