It depends, you may be able to get an additional tax credit for your disabled son if certain criteria are met. There are income and support requirements.
If you provide more than half of your son’s support, you may be able to claim him as a dependent.
SSI benefits are not taxable, so your son does not have to file a tax return and you do not have to report the SSI benefits on your tax return.
You may be able to get the Earned Income Tax credit, this is dependent on your earned income. In this case your child must have a permanent and total disability and a valid social security number.
The following links provide additional information regarding the availability of this tax credit:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/earned-income-tax-credit
https://www.irs.gov/pub4808.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub596.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/Pub3966.pdf
In addition, if you had certain expenses relating to caring for your disabled son, you may be able to deduct them as itemized deductions if they exceed 10% of your adjusted gross income.
Some items that qualify for this deduction are:
- Special needs items will be deductible as medical expenses.
- Special school instruction (including meals and transportation)
- Home modifications required for your child’s condition.
- Accessibility remodeling.
- Travel and registration costs for conferences and seminars if your doctor can confirm they will help you and your son with his special needs.
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