@Ocala wrote:
Thanks so much for your response.
As per TT:
Even though Jack lived with you for more than six months in 2020, he paid more than half of his living expenses, which means he can't be your dependent.
But the good news is he could help you get other tax savings.
EIC or Dependent Care Credit Only
He supported himself through working and scholarship/grant money, but he lived under our roof.
That is correct. The EIC requirements do not have a support test like the dependent requirements. And no age test if disabled.
The only questionable thing is you said "through working" so does he actually meet the "disabled test" ?
Full-time work (or part-time work done at your employer's convenience) in a competitive work situation for at least the minimum wage conclusively shows that you are able to engage in substantial gainful activity.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
