I have an adult disabled child on ssi. He pays rent. can I claim him on my taxes. I provide over half his support

Yes, you can claim your adult child who receives SSI as long as he meets the qualifications to be a qualifying relative. SSI is exempt from tax and does not count as gross income.

To claim someone as a 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're 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 (exceptions apply)
• They made less than $4,400 in 2022
• You provided more than half of their financial support

Please see this TurboTax Help article for more information.

Claiming him will not affect his SSI eligibility or SSI income.