Q. We were obliged to arrange for mom to move into a nursing home because she has become frail and needs full-time care. We now need to apply for a Medi-Cal subsidy to help pay for the cost of her care, which is quite expensive. We’ve heard that Medi-Cal may then take her home. Is… Read More »
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Claiming A Parent As A Dependent
Q. My mother-in-law lives with my wife and me and we pay most of the cost for her caregiver, as well as providing free room and board. Can we declare her as a dependent on our tax returns? A. You may very well be able to do so. Actually there are several ways in which… Read More »