Gambling Tax Income
I claimed my dad's 30k winning lottery ticket on 2023 tax return because he was afraid the lottery office would take it away because of the child support he owes. I didn't think much of it at the time, but my SAI came to be 20000. None of that money went to me, I cashed it and gave it back to him. But it’s still reflected on my tax return. I'm assuming this is why my SAI was high. I am also an independent this year.
Is this something I could explain to FAFSA or my financial aid office in hopes of receiving aid?