Does cashing out a 401k count as income?

[bigmike2059]

I want to claim my dad who is disabled but he cashed out his pension so im not sure if its a good idea

[MargaretL]

Yes, cashing 401K account is considered taxable income to your parent. 

You can claim your dad if his pension is less than $4,050 and you provided more than half of his total support. Otherwise, you don't qualify to claim him.