Unemployed Father as Dependent

by Katrina

If my father is unemployed, can I add my unemployed father as my dependent?

If your father is unemployed and you provide over half the cost of living for him, you may very well be able to claim your unemployed father as your dependent on your income tax return.

Please see the IRS Publication 17 for the additional requirements involved with being able to claim your parent as a dependent on your income tax return.