@Mikeymark wrote:
Can I claim them or will it affect her benefits? [SNAP benefits]
You asked that ask one question, but it needs to be broken down into six questions.
- Can you claim the kids as dependents on your tax return?
- Can you claim the mother on as a dependent on your tax return?
- If you claim the kids on your tax return, will that affect her benefits?
- If you claim the the mother on your tax return, will that affect her benefits?
- If you are ABLE to claim the kids on your tax return but choose not to actually claim the kids, will that affect her benefits?
- If you are ABLE to claim the mother on your tax return but choose not to actually claim the mother, will that affect her benefits?
The other comments addresses the tax situation, which depends on the specific details about the situation.
As for the questions about her SNAP benefits, she should contact her state or county that administers the SNAP benefits to ask them about her eligibility for that.
