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Every state may be different and you want professional advice / responses. You want to track all expenses / keep good clear records of expenditures.
Even if everyone here has their own experience, find a professional.
Although apparently the tax board doesn't answer 98% of their calls . . . so don't bother calling them.
Gena / Touch Matters
Disclaimer: Not my authoring.
She needs to hire a professional tax accountant or attorney specializing in this area ... to be sure.
The answer lies in the following five tests set up by the IRS:
They must be related to you.
They must have an annual gross income of less than $4,000.
You must provide more than 50% of their financial support for the year.
With these qualifications in mind, let’s take a look at some special circumstances that might apply to you and your parents.
Matilda
At your age you would do well to consider placement for your mother. 67 is too old to have to take care of an elderly person 24/7 with one week-end a month off.
Check out different facilities. In the meantime, tell your sibling that they will be splitting the month with you. Mom will be going to them for two weeks at a time then back to you for two weeks at a time until more permanent placement arrangements have been made.
If you're up to it and willing, you can take care of someone 24/7 with no time off. Period. Been there, done it. You might try to tell siblings they are going to take mom for equal periods of time, but those siblings have to be willing as well. Siblings also have to be available to do the care. Many, many folks in their 60's are still employed FT.
For 2022, the standard deduction for dependents is limited to the greater of $1,150 or your earned income plus $400—but the total can't be more than the normal standard deduction available for your filing status. For 2023, the limit will be $1,250 or your earned income plus $400, whichever is greater.Oct 24, 2022
I am amazed how family gives up their lives to care for loved ones. You require more respite relief to help with your mother's care. How long do you think you can go on without help for your mother's care?
It sounds to me as though you need to see an elder law attorney. You may need a care contract that enumerates what Mom pays for out of SS or pension to you for shared costs of living.
Wish you good luck.
So you've given up your job and your life. S helps one weekend/month, and POA brother does...what? Are there also other siblings? How did you become the one to make all the sacrifices? How long do you expect this to continue?
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/steps-to-claiming-an-elderly-parent-as-a-dependent/L34jePeT9
Then talk with her or your accountant.