Q. Can my mom continue to receive SNAP food stamp benefits if I claim her as a dependent on my tax returns with the IRS and NYS?
A. This is an income tax forum. You're unlikely to get an answer to that question here.
Q. My mom receives SNAP food stamp benefits, and does not live with me, can I claim her as a dependent on my tax returns.
A. Yes. A closely related person does not have to live with you to be a dependent. SNAP food stamp benefits doesn't count as income, for the income test, but does count as support not provided by you, for the support test.
