To qualify as a dependent, Your parent must not have earned or received more than the gross income test limit for the tax year. Generally, you do not count Social Security income, but there are exceptions. If your parent has other income from interest or dividends, a portion of the Social Security may also be taxable.

Do I report SSI on taxes?

Supplemental security income (SSI) payments are NOT taxable, and thus do not need to be reported on your tax return. See IRS Publication 915 Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits for more information.

Can You claim a dependent who receives SSI?

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a financial program offered by the Social Security Administration to provide benefits to disabled individuals or those who are aged 65 and older. There are specific regulations for this financial assistance, which means claiming a dependent who receives SSI can be tricky.

Can You claim your child as a dependent on your taxes?

If your child receives SSI, this can really complicate the situation. You are still able to claim your child as a dependent on your taxes if they receive SSI. That said, you can’t claim your child’s SSI benefits on your taxes because it’s simply not your income in the eyes of the government, regardless of the age of your child.

What makes a child a qualifying child for SSI?

As a Qualifying Child. The child must live with you for more than half the year. There are no income limitations for qualifying children, so the fact that your dependent receives SSI checks because of a disability or blindness is irrelevant. There is a requirement, however, that the child not provide more than half of her own support.

Do you have to report your SSI income to the IRS?

Some confusion arises, however, because the Social Security Administration— not the IRS—does require income reporting for purposes of qualifying for SSI. Here’s how income affects SSI. SSI is a needs-based program.