@Block33 Even if you claim your BF as a dependent all you would get is a $500 credit for other dependents, which would reduce your own tax liability by up to $500. It is not a refundable credit. So, if you are conflicted over claiming him and worried about potentially messing up his benefits, maybe the $500 credit is not worth it.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...
Did your BF receive the stimulus checks when they were issued? If he gets SSI he was supposed to receive those EIP amounts automatically IF he was not claimed as anyone else's dependent. Dependents are not eligible for stimulus checks. If he did not receive those amounts ($1200, $600, and $1400) then he could stil file tax returns to get the recovery rebate credits.
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