Adult child disabled but not totally

Permanently and totally disabled. A person is permanently and totally disabled if, at any time in 2023, the person can't engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental condition and a doctor has determined that this condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can be expected to lead to death.

If the condition for being permanently and totally disabled is met -- lasting continuously for at least a year -- then get the prognosis in writing from her doctor and save it with your tax records.

Other conditions of dependency must be met as well. Start reading on page 17 and follow the steps.

Who Qualifies as Your Dependent Dependents, Qualifying Child for Child Tax Credit, and Credit for Other Dependents

Best wishes on her speedy recovery, even if it means she doesn't meet the definition in tax law.

Thanks, Adam, for your advice and good wishes.