disable adult dependent

[bradeardley261]

I claimed my disabled adult niece as dependent. I'm i eligible to receive child tax credit?

[DoninGA]

If she was older than 16 in 2020 then she is not eligible for the child tax credit.  The child tax credit is based on age only.

[GeorgeDenseff]

There is an exemption for a qualifying relative, but no tax credit available.  The child tax credit only applies to a child under 18 for the entire year.

[xmasbaby0]

If you claimed your adult niece as a dependent you can get the $500 credit for other dependents, but not the child tax credit.   The CTC is not allowed for dependents who were over the age of 16 on a 2020 return or who will be over the age of 17 at the end of 2021 for the 2021 CTC.   

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...

However, if you are able to claim her as a dependent, then you can get the 3rd EIP for claiming her as a dependent.  

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2020 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

• They're related to you.
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
• No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
• They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
• They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
• They made less than $4,300 in 2020.
• You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

Related Information:

• What does "financially support another person" mean?
• What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?
• Does a dependent for 2020 have to live with me?
• Do I qualify for Head of Household in 2020?

[cbyram]

If the disable adult dependent has non-taxable benefits, those don't have to be entered, correct?  Only income they make that is taxable needs to be entered, correct?

[xmasbaby0]

You do not "count" Social Security.    Any other income does count.

[VolvoGirl]

@cbyram   "entered"?  Where?   Are you doing a tax return for them?  If they got Social Security or SSDI you have to enter it on their return if they have other income to file.   Or what non taxable benefits do they get?

[cbyram]

It is social security so I won't enter it.  My dad doesn't have any other income and he lives with me and I take care of everything.

[cbyram]

My dad doesn't file a return.  He just gets Social Security so that doesn't have to be entered. He lives with me and I provide everything.  He doesn't earn any income. 

[xmasbaby0]

@cbyram This has become confusing since you added to someone else's thread.   Sounds like you are asking if you can claim your dad as a dependent.    If you are providing over half his support and he has no other income besides SS, then you can get the $500 credit for other dependents for claiming him, and you can get the $1400 3rd EIP if you claim him.   HE will not get the 3rd EIP payment since a dependent cannot get a stimulus check.

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...