I claim a 67 yr old dependent who receives social security. Do I include his income on my taxes? Thank you. Olivia

[KarenJ · Accepted solution]

In order to claim someone as a dependent on your return, the following requirements must be met:

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you.
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They are 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 or they were related to you.
• They made less than $4,200 (not counting social security) in 2019.
• You provided more than half of their financial support. 

You do not claim his income on your return.

[Edited 03.18.20 | 3:13pm]