Filed as a dependent, but actually independent

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
March 28, 2020
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My boyfriend claimed me as a dependent, but I am actually independent. I have already submitted my return and he has submitted his. (We got our money) How do I fix this? I didn't initially want to be claimed, but my boyfriend claimed me and I assumed that it was my parents that had claimed me.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

Your BF cannot claim you if you did not live with him the entire year, he paid MORE than half of your total support for the year, AND your gross income was less then $4,200. If you are required to file a tax return the your income is probably above that limit.

He needs to amend and remove you and pay back part of his refund.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Rose21Author

Level 2

Will I need to submit anything to change my status to independent?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

If you checked the box that you could be a dependent then it might make a difference.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**