MojoMan Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Someone I know is retired and makes next to nothing. In 2008: Filed single. No dependents (at least legitimately...I dunno if she might have tried to claim her grandchildren who are definitely supported by their father/her son). She lived with her son for a substantial portion of the year. She started drawing a minimal amount of SS ($200/mo). She has minimal to no unearned income. It is possible that she had no earned income. As far as I know, the only major financial transaction she had is to buy a forclosure for cash (thus, no write off). When she was living with her son, I suppose one could argue that she provided some child care (?earned income credit?). Apparently, she got a $2000 refund from the IRS. How could that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 S O C I A L I S M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) I'm guessing she fudged some numbers. With no to little earned income she didn't even have to file. Also, if she lived with her son & he provided over 50% of her living expenses he could've claimed her. If he claims her she couldn't claim herself then. Edit for typo. Edited June 1, 2009 by Timmypg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'm guessing she fudged some numbers. With no to little earned income she didn't even have to file. Also, if she lived with her son & he provided over 50% of her living expenses he could've claimed her. If he claims her she couldn't claim herself then. Edit for typo. My thoughts exactly. Something doesnt sound right here or missing a piece of the puzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks guys. This could be a problem; a good friend uses the same accountant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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