I live with my nephew (15yrs old) the past 3 years and support him. His mother does not work and his dad is on disability income. Can I claim him as my dependent if his dad receives disability check for him and his 15 yr old son? If I claim my nephew as my dependent on 2006 tax returns, I don't want this to affect his dad's disability check that he receives for himself and for his son.

Thanks.:confused:

Call the department that issues the disability check and ASK if you claiming your nephew as a dependent will affect his father's disability check.

Once you have that answer, then make your decision.

Based on the facts you have provided, you CAN claim your nephew as a dependent, but you do not want to do it if it affects his father's disability check.