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Level 2
March 13, 2021
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I filed this years return as someone can claim me as “dependent”, rather than “Independent”. Is it already too late to change this since I filed?

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xmasbaby0Answer
Level 15
March 13, 2021

Pretty much.   You can amend----but it takes 4-6 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  So if you are just wanting to amend for the next stimulus check you are unlikely to get it by amending.  You will be able to file correctly on your 2021 return next year and get the 3rd stimulus next year if you cannot be claimed for 2021.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
Level 15
March 13, 2021

Pretty much.   You can amend----but it takes 4-6 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  So if you are just wanting to amend for the next stimulus check you are unlikely to get it by amending.  You will be able to file correctly on your 2021 return next year and get the 3rd stimulus next year if you cannot be claimed for 2021.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
dabwle1Author
Level 2
March 13, 2021

Appreciate the quick response and honesty. Guess it’s my loss at this point haha