I’m 26 and receiving Ssdi can my mom claim me as a totally and permanently disabled dependent? Does receiving Ssdi automatically qualify my as such? Or do I actually have to get my psychiatrist to fill out some type of paperwork?
For the IRS to consider a dependent to be "disabled," they must have a disability that meets one of the following criteria:
If your disability has lasted continuously for at least one year, and qualified you for SSDI, you can be considered a disabled dependent. Otherwise, to prove your disability qualifies, get a letter from a doctor, healthcare provider or any social service program or agency that can verify the disability.
Even though you are over 24, you can still be considered a qualifying child for purposes of the Child Tax Credit. The IRS defines a dependent as a qualifying child (under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled) or a qualifying relative.
See this TurboTax tips article and IRS Publication 501 for more information about qualifying dependents.
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