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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 8:03:57 PM

I forgot to claim myself on this years 2016 taxes when I filed how do I amend my tax return?

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:03:59 PM

You do not have to amend your return because you cannot claim yourself as a dependent on taxes. Dependency exemptions are applicable to your qualifying dependent children and qualifying dependent relatives only.

You can, however, claim a personal exemption for yourself on your return.

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:03:59 PM

You do not have to amend your return because you cannot claim yourself as a dependent on taxes. Dependency exemptions are applicable to your qualifying dependent children and qualifying dependent relatives only.

You can, however, claim a personal exemption for yourself on your return.