: Can you claim a deceased parent as a dependent if your supported them but they did not live with you? I am taking a class on taxation and have to do a tax return. I am struggling with a few parts and was hoping someone would

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Can you claim a deceased parent as a dependent if your supported them but they did not live with you?
I am taking a class on taxation and have to do a tax return. I am struggling with a few parts and was hoping someone would lend a hand. I posted the full problem below. My questions are a) with regards to Sam (the deceased father), TurboTax listed him as a dependent once I put that he was deceased, but I do not think this is correct. Can someone please confirm if he qualifies as a dependent. My understanding was that he would not, but that the medical bills paid on his behalf, would be deductible (subject to 10% floor and 2% AGI). Also, the problem seems to go out of its way to state that the medical bills were the majority of the support paid for Sam, so I have a feeling this information is not irrelevant, but I haven't the foggiest idea where to apply that information. If I force the tax program not to include him as a dependent, I get 9 for the total return. If at all possible, if someone would confirm this, as well, I would truly appreciate it.

Alice J. and Bruce M. Byrd are married taxpayers who file a joint return. Their Social Security numbers are 123-45-6789 and 111-11-1112, respectively. Alice's birthday is September 21, 1968, and Bruce's is June 27, 1967. They live at 473 Revere Avenue, Lowell, MA 01850. Alice is the office manager for Lowell Dental Clinic, 433 Broad Street, Lowell, MA 01850 (employer identification number 98-7654321). Bruce is the manager of a Super Burgers fast-food outlet owned and operated by Plymouth Corporation, 1247 Central Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788 (employer identification number 11-1111111).
The following information is shown on their Wage and Tax Statements (Form W–2) for 2015.
Line Description Alice Bruce
1 Wages, tips, other compensation ,000 ,100
2 Federal income tax withheld 4,500 6,300
3 Social Security wages 58,000 62,100
4 Social Security tax withheld 3,596 3,850
5 Medicare wages and tips 58,000 62,100
6 Medicare tax withheld 841 900
15 State Massachusetts Massachusetts
16 State wages, tips, etc. 58,000 62,100
17 State income tax withheld 2,950 3,100
The Byrds provide over half of the support of their two children, Cynthia (born January 25, 1991, Social Security number 123-45-6788) and John (born February 7, 1995, Social Security number 123-45-6786). Both children are full-time students and live with the Byrds except when they are away at college. Cynthia earned ,200 from a summer internship in 2015, and John earned ,800 from a part-time job.
During 2015, the Byrds provided 60% of the total support of Bruce's widower father, Sam Byrd (born March 6, 1939, Social Security number 123-45-6787). Sam lived alone and covered the rest of his support with his Social Security benefits. Sam died in November, and Bruce, the beneficiary of a policy on Sam's life, received life insurance proceeds of ,600,000 on December 28.
The Byrds had the following expenses relating to their personal residence during 2015:
Property taxes ,000
Qualified interest on home mortgage 8,700
Repairs to roof 5,750
Utilities 4,100
Fire and theft insurance 1,900
The Byrds had the following medical expenses for 2015:
Medical insurance premiums ,500
Doctor bill for Sam incurred in 2014 and not paid until 2015 7,600
Operation for Sam 8,500
Prescription medicines for Sam 900
Hospital expenses for Sam 3,500
Reimbursement from insurance company, received in 2015 3,600
The medical expenses for Sam represent most of the 60% that Bruce contributed toward his father's support.
Other relevant information follows:
• When they filed their 2014 state return in 2015, the Byrds paid additional state income tax of 0.
• During 2015, Alice and Bruce attended a dinner dance sponsored by the Lowell Police Disability Association (a qualified charitable organization). The Byrds paid 0 for the tickets. The cost of comparable entertainment would normally be .
• The Byrds contributed ,000 to Lowell Presbyterian Church and gave used clothing (cost of ,200 and fair market value of 0) to the Salvation Army. All donations are supported by receipts, and the clothing is in very good condition.
• In 2015, the Byrds received interest income of ,750, which was reported on a Form 1099–INT from Second National Bank.
• Alice's employer requires that all employees wear uniforms to work. During 2015, Alice spent 0 on new uniforms and 6 on laundry charges.
• Bruce paid 0 for an annual subscription to the Journal of Franchise Management and 1 for annual membership dues to his professional association.
• Neither Alice's nor Bruce's employer reimburses for employee expenses.
• The Byrds do not keep the receipts for the sales taxes they paid and had no major purchases subject to sales tax.
• All members of the Byrd family had health insurance coverage for all of 2015.
• Alice and Bruce paid no estimated Federal income tax. Neither Alice nor Bruce wants to designate to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.

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