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The fact that he receives SSI does not automatically disqualify him.

But if he spends the SSI money, that counts as support that he provided and not you. So you will have a more difficult time showing you provided more than half of his support.

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Q: Can a brother be claimed as a dependent for federal tax purposes if he receives ssi?
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CAN YOU CLAIM BROTHER AS A DEPENDENT?

If your brother-in-law receives more than half of his financial support from you and is not claimed as a dependant by someone else, you may be able to claim him as a dependant on your US income taxes. Check with a good tax adviser before doing so.


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Who claimed you as a dependent?

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