You may be able to claimyour mother as a Qualifying Relativedependent if: You provided more than half of her support in 2016 She earned less than $4,050 in gross taxable income. (Social Security income generally doesn’t count here.) She lives with you 365 days in the year or is related to you. 32 She isn’t a dependent on someone else’s tax return. She isn’t filing a tax return with a spouse (married filing jointly). She is a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican residentYou can’t claim a dependent if you are adependent on someone else’s taxesSee Rules For Claiming DependentsYour claiming her as your dependent could affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Consider consulting with the Social Security Administration before claiming her.

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My mother receives SSI, Can I claim her on my tax refund? I do pay for more than half of her expenses but I am afraid it may affect her SSI income.

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You may be able to claim your mother as a Qualifying Relative dependent if:

You provided more than half of her support in 2016
She earned less than $4,050 in gross taxable income. (Social Security income generally doesn’t count here.)
She lives with you 365 days in the year or is related to you. 32
She isn’t a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
She isn’t filing a tax return with a spouse (married filing jointly).
She is a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident

You can’t claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone else’s taxes

See Rules For Claiming Dependents

Your claiming her as your dependent could affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Consider consulting with the Social Security Administration before claiming her.