MiriamF
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No, you do not need to report his income for Obamacare.

Regulations state that you must include dependents' income only if they are required to file a tax return. SSI and SSDI are not included. In the case of your son, he would be required to file a return only if

  • His total income exceeded $6,300
  • His unearned income from investments and trusts exceeded $1,050
  • His self-employment income (cash earnings or reported on Form 1099-MISC) is $400 or more.

If he is not required to file a tax return, then you need not include his income in your modified AGI.

This web site explains more about what income to include for Obamacare.

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