Can I take a standard deduction for my dependent elderly parent?

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Dianey Asked March 2013

Can I take a standard deduction for my dependent elderly parent?

My dad lives with me. I don't itemize on my taxes. Can I take a standard deduction for him?

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(Dependency Exemption, not standard deduction). He would be a qualifying relative and you can claim him as your dependent if he meets the 5 test criteria for dependency that are listed. You can find them at www.irs.gov under Personal Exemptions and Dependents.

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