Can i claim a disabled sibling on my tax return even if he gets some disability from the navy?

curtisports2

Read IRS Publication 501 to see if he is your qualifying relative. You and he must meet all of the IRS tests.

Eva

There are rules that must be followed to claim "other dependents". You no longer receive an exemption for them as personal exemptions have been eliminated under the new tax bill. There is an other dependent credit of up to $500 that may be available. There is a decision tree on the IRS website as well as the requirements explained in Publication 501.,

Judy

You'd have to be able to show that you provided over half of his support, and provided more than the disability he gets.

babyboomer1001

It doesn't sound like it. You can only claim your disabled adult child if he is totally disabled, cannot work at any job, and relies on you for survival.

Pascal the Gambler

If you provide over half his support (basically you have to pay more to support him than he receives in disability) and he lives with you the entire year, etc, sure.

R K

if they live with you and you pay for more than half of their support, yes.

Max Hoopla

You can if you provided more than half his support.

Mamawidsom

Speak with a Tax Accountant. IF your sibling is legally a dependent -- you provide at least 50% of his support and no one else (like your parents) are claiming him as a dependant, you can claim him as your dependent on your tax return. Your brother also may have to file a tax return and even pay taxes on his disability income if it exceeds a specific amount. A tax specialist or tax attorney is the right person to ask.