Dependent Child

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Dependent Child

Daughter does not have any income never has had any income she is 32.Husband earns under $20,000 a year.

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Daughter does not have any income never has had any income she is 32.Husband earns under $20,000 a year.

Then Choice A is to let husband file MFS and parents claim married dependent as well as her large medical expenses.

or.....

Choice B is to let couple file MFJ and likely have zero income tax liability. Parents lose dependent and some additional itemized deductions due to medical expenses.

Reading between the lines, I assume the daughter is disabled and has been for some time. Parents/couple may need to factor in disability benefits daughter is likely receiving from some outside source....

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