Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Dependents Workout

Qualifying Relative Tests

Case Study 2: Member of Household or Relationship Test

Susan and Ted are married and file a joint return. They supported Ted's parents throughout the tax year. Ted's parents do not live with Ted and Susan. Do Ted's parents meet the member of household or relationship test?



Step 2 of table 2 dependency exemption for qualifying relative.
Pub 4012, Table 2: Qualifying Relative
Pub 4012, Rules for Claiming a Dependent

Pub 4012, Table 2: Qualifying Relative

Pub 4012, Rules for Claiming a Dependent