topic My son was determined to be 100% disabled by the social security administration, however he does not receive benefits. Do I still check the box that he "was disabled?" in Retirement tax questions

My son was determined to be 100% disabled by the social security administration, however he does not receive benefits. Do I still check the box that he "was disabled?"

brittanycarpente — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:48:31 GMT

Re: My son was determined to be 100% disabled by the social security administration, however he does not receive benefits. Do I still check the box that he "was disabled?"

bluedeb — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:07:37 GMT

If a doctor has not certify that he is disabled, you would not check the box.

What qualifies as disabled for tax purposes?

You have a permanent and total disability if you cannot engage in any substantial gainful activity because of your physical or mental condition. A physician must certify that the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for 12 months or more, or that the condition can be expected to result in death.

Re: My son was determined to be 100% disabled by the social security administration, however he does not receive benefits. Do I still check the box that he "was disabled?"

brittanycarpente — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:10:26 GMT

Thank you for responding. A doctor has determined he is disabled as well as SSA. He just doesn't receive benefits so I wasn't sure if I needed to check the box.

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DianeW777 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:10:36 GMT

Yes. If you have proof he is disabled, then you would check the box that he is disabled. Keep your proof documents with your tax return so that you have them available should you ever need them.

Depending on the age of your son, it is one of the criteria to determine if he is an eligible dependent for you. You can review the information at the link below, but TurboTax will ask all the necessary questions for you to answer.

Who can I claim as a dependent?

Re: My son was determined to be 100% disabled by the social security administration, however he d...

brittanycarpente — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:11:36 GMT

Thank you for your help!

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bluedeb — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:13:45 GMT

@brittanycarpente Yes, check the disabled box since a doctor has determined he is disabled.