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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 1:45:31 PM

I can't remember if I filed as dependent or independent. How can I find out?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 1:45:33 PM

If you have a Form 1040 or Form 1040-A as your main form, see if the box on line 6a is checked.  If so, you are not filing as a dependent (i.e. you are claiming yourself). If it is not checked, you are filing as a dependent, and someone else can claim you.

If you have a Form 1040-EZ as your main form, see if the box on line 5 is checked.  If so, you are filing as a dependent (i.e. not claiming yourself).

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New Member
Apr 15, 2020 8:18:02 PM

I don’t even have a line 6a? I think I filed as independent, but I didn’t get a stimulus check, so I’m checking to see. 

New Member
Apr 15, 2020 8:40:24 PM

Same for me I'm in the same boat

Expert Alumni
Apr 16, 2020 10:00:17 AM

The question about whether you can be claimed as a dependent is on the Form 1040, directly under the Address section. It says: Someone can claim  (box) You as a deduction. If the box is checked, you are a dependent. If it is unchecked you are not a dependent. 

 

@Ashtonw21  @AlanTalarczyk

New Member
Jun 30, 2020 9:27:01 PM

i have the same issue, did you ever figure it out?

Level 15
Jun 30, 2020 9:50:20 PM

For 2019 look at your 1040 page 1.  If you are a dependent the box will be checked.  If you are independent and claiming yourself the box is not checked.