John, 45 years old and unmarried, contributed $1,000 monthly in 2019 to the support of his parents' household. The parents lived alone and their income for 2019 consisted of $500 from dividends and interest. What is John's filing status and how many dependents should he claim on his 2019 tax return?

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John qualifies as a "head of household" because he financially supported his parents' household, who lived alone during the tax year. He can claim two dependents on his tax return (his parents) since he provided more than half of their support for the year.

John, 45 Years Old and Unmarried, Contributed $1,000 Monthly in 2019