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Yes, you can claim an adult that's disabled on your tax return. Since he's your son, he could be treated as a qualifying child and you may also be eligble for Earned Income Credit for him. The following tests have to be met to claim your adult son as a qualifying child:

 

1. Relationship: met (he's your son)

2. Age: met (since he's disabled, there's no age limit)

3. Residence: if he's lived with you more than 6 months, this is met

4. Support: if he didn't pay more than half of his own support, this is met

 

If all of the above tests are met, you can claim your son as a dependent and‌ for Earned Income Credit. Additionally, if you paid someone to care for him while you were working, you may qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit.