topic My mom supported a guy living with her all last year but she only has SSI income. Can she file a tax return to claim him as a dependent? He meets the requirements. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

My mom supported a guy living with her all last year but she only has SSI income. Can she file a tax return to claim him as a dependent? He meets the requirements.

zerohatred45 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:04:29 GMT

and how exactly did she support him on just SSI?

SweetieJean — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:04:31 GMT

and how exactly did she support him on just SSI?

By paying for his phone, expenses, transportation, the ma...

zerohatred45 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:04:33 GMT

By paying for his phone, expenses, transportation, the majority of food costs, etc. I didn't ask for any comments doubting the situation, I simply asked a question. You seem like you're making a snide remark and that's not appreciated. If you don't have anything helpful to contribute, then I politely ask you to keep your comments to yourself. My question has already been answered, so thank you.

If her only income is SSI then she does not have to file...

macuser_22 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:04:35 GMT

If her only income is SSI then she does not have to file a tax return, and doing so would be of no benefit since she has no taxable income to reduce.