Can I claim my grandson to get the child tax credit?
Can I claim my grandson to get the child tax credit? Updated 5:30 AM; Q. I’m getting Social Security disability and working 20 hours a week. My 7-year-old grandson and his mom live with me. She does not work. Can I claim my grandson on my taxes without affecting my disability so I can get the child income tax credit? I do help with his care. — Grandma If you can engage in what the Social Security Administration (SSA) calls “substantial gainful activity” (SGA), you won’t be eligible for SSDI benefits. A person who earns more than a certain monthly amount is considered to be “engag...