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posted Jun 3, 2019 4:17:51 PM

How to i modify my W2 to not claim myself as a dependent?

I got a letter from the IRS stating that my father and I both claimed me as a dependent. I am attempting to change this using the turbotax program but can not figure out how to.

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:17:52 PM

You select "someone else can claim you as a dependent." in the interview. 

1. Select Personal Info

2. Select edit the personal information for your name

3. Select Continue

4. Select "Someone else can claim "your name" on their tax return

5. Select Continue and complete the questions ....

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Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 4:17:52 PM

You select "someone else can claim you as a dependent." in the interview. 

1. Select Personal Info

2. Select edit the personal information for your name

3. Select Continue

4. Select "Someone else can claim "your name" on their tax return

5. Select Continue and complete the questions ....