Filing status question

[ali.cha 18]

Hi Folks,

 

I am about to step in tax filing season for the year 2022, but I am not sure which status i have to be. I sponsored a green card to my parent, who came to on Late July. Due to the senior age, she did not work entire year and relied on my income. According to IRS portal, dependent should live with you more than 6 months to file as a head of household. Turbo tax software asked basic questions such as who and how many months lived with you till December 31 and it seems I am qualified for a head of household, but I want to confirm with those who faced the situation like mine. 

 

Thanks in advance!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

Turbotax is pretty good at selecting the correct options.  Go through it's questionnaire and see what categories you qualify.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

8 hours ago, ali.cha said:

Hi Folks,

 

I am about to step in tax filing season for the year 2022, but I am not sure which status i have to be. I sponsored a green card to my parent, who came to on Late July. Due to the senior age, she did not work entire year and relied on my income. According to IRS portal, dependent should live with you more than 6 months to file as a head of household. Turbo tax software asked basic questions such as who and how many months lived with you till December 31 and it seems I am qualified for a head of household, but I want to confirm with those who faced the situation like mine. 

 

Thanks in advance!

You can go through the IRS interactive assistant to see if she qualifies as your dependent.

 

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

 

If she is allowed as a dependent, then go through the interactive What is my Filing Status?

 

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status

Edited February 8, 2023 by Wuozopo