Do my parents have to file a separate income tax if I claim them as dependents?
Hi,
I have a quick question. My situation is the following:
My mother arrived to US with a green card in June and my father joined us later in September. My husband and I provide both of them with food, shelter and living expenses. My mother made less than $600 as a consultant for a school in 2008 and therefore was not issued a 1099. So my questions is: I know I will be only able to claim my mother as a dependent because she lived with us for over 180 days, but does she have to file a separate income tax with my father (he had $0 income in 2008)? They also have another daughter age 18 here on F1.
I would appreciate an answer! Thanks!