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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 5:46:45 PM

I accidentally claimed myself as independent but my parents claim me as a dependent, what do I have to do?

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 5:46:46 PM

have you and your parents already filed your returns?
If so do you mean that they claimed you and you didn't mark that "someone else can claim me as a dependent?"  And, if filed have the returns been accepted or rejected?

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 5:46:47 PM

I accidentally checked that I can claim myself.  My parents can not e-file now because they are claiming me as a dependent.  My return has been processed and I am awaiting my return.  My understanding is that I have to amend my return once processed in order for my parents to claim me.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 5:46:49 PM

Correct.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 5:46:50 PM

you can amend yours After it is Accepted. Please see instructions below.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 5:46:51 PM

Please use the following instructions for filing an amendment with TurboTax 
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288565
See Line 1. IRS does not allow E-File of Amendments
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/ten-facts-about-amended-tax-returns