Question

disabled adult not receiving disability benefit SSI Can be claime on my tax return?

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January 11, 2020
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Hi,

my sister is disabled she 44 she lives with me but she is not receiving disability benefit SSI can I claim her on my tax return.

Thanks for the help!

Critter

Employee

Who can I claim as my dependent?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2018 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

They are related to you.
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year.
They made less than $4,150 in 2018 ($4,250 in 2019).
You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.

Related Information:

Can I claim my parent as a dependent?

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PHZAAuthor

Thanks and IRS will ask for proof of disability by documentation all I have her medical records.

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xmasbaby0

Employee

The IRS is unlikely to ask for proof of her disability. All you get for claiming an adult dependent is a $500 credit, and you will not have to enter anything about her disability on your tax return.

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

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