It depends on whether your daughter had any other taxable income. If all she received was the $7,700 in survivor's benefits then it is not taxable and no return is required.
Social Security survivor benefits for children are considered taxable income only for the children who are entitled to receive them, even if the checks are made out to a parent or guardian. Most children do not make enough in a year to owe any taxes.
Yes he can claim a boyfriend or girlfriend as a dependent on his federal income taxes if that person meets the IRS definition of a "qualifying relative
A qualifying relative is a member of your family or a friend who is designated by the IRS as a tax dependent. This means that a taxpayer must provide financial support for that relative or friend during most of the year. So provided he provides more than half of their total lsupport, he can claim the dependents
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