Totally and permanently disabled dependent question

[Jakesters29]

I’m 26 and receiving Ssdi can my mom claim me as a totally and permanently disabled dependent? Does receiving Ssdi automatically qualify my as such? Or do I actually have to get my psychiatrist to fill out some type of paperwork?

[MonikaK1 · Accepted solution]

For the IRS to consider a dependent to be "disabled," they must have a disability that meets one of the following criteria:

• The disability must have lasted continuously for at least one year. 
• It will last continuously for at least one year. 
• The disability can lead to death.

If your disability has lasted continuously for at least one year, and qualified you for SSDI, you can be considered a disabled dependent. Otherwise, to prove your disability qualifies, get a letter from a doctor, healthcare provider or any social service program or agency that can verify the disability.

Even though you are over 24, you can still be considered a qualifying child for purposes of the Child Tax Credit. The IRS defines a dependent as a qualifying child (under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled) or a qualifying relative.

See this TurboTax tips article and IRS Publication 501 for more information about qualifying dependents.

[Jakesters29]

Awesome thank you so much for the reply this def answered my question!