Claiming a Parent As a Dependent
If you are caring for your mother or father, you may be able to claim your parent as a dependent on your income taxes. This would allow you to get an exemption ($4,050 for tax year 2017) for him or her.
Note: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act eliminates personal and dependent deductions, so starting in 2019, you will no longer be able to claim your parent as a dependent. Instead, you may be able to claim a $500 tax credit for any non-child dependents.
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