Can fomer spose receiving ss be claimed as dependent?

[arnolddr]

Can former spouse receiving ss benefits ( senior) but currently live together 

be claimed as dependent?

[sjrcpa]

If that's their only income and all the other requirements are met, yes.

[qbteachmt]

Here is the link to the Interactive Tax Assistant wizard for determining Dependency:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

And you might like this bookmark:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita