Our son has been diagnosed with a mental illness by doctors and psychologists for the past four years. We applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for him last year, and it is currently pending. He is unable to work or complete his education. Given these circumstances, we would like to know if we can claim him as a dependent on our tax return. We have been covering all of his expenses, including health insurance, housing, and food, since he became an adult. If we claim him as a dependent, will it negatively impact his SSI application? He filed his own tax returns independently until 2022, when he had earned income. Since 2023, he has been unable to work at all. Please advise
