I'm claiming my in-laws, who are living with my wife and I, on my taxes. The question is, they have ZERO income (that's why they're here), do they need to file taxes?

 

No Social Security? Either way I still think they have to file and they should qualify for a tax credit, incase they hit the lottery or start to collect SS later.

 

See here http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf

See chapter 1, Table 1-1 etc on page 7 of chapter 1 (shows up as page 9 of 322 in acrobat reader). You'll have to read the whole chapter to figure it out, but it seems to have what you need.

 

Thanks DiamondDave! I've read through it and looks like they DON'T need to file:

1. They are under age of 65.
2. They are not getting any SS.
3. They did not have any income in 2004.

But since IRS said it's a good idea to file anyways, I'll have them do a 1040EZ...

Any other suggestions?

 

I would think 1040 ez and just check the box where someone else is claiming you. Covers all bases.

 

tell them to get a job???

tell them to move out of your house??

tell them to win the lottery?

(i hope they don't read this)

 

Scot, you're one funny SOB!

No, not even my wife reads this forum anymore, so i can post away!