I need to amend return. I chose that no one can claim me as a dependent, and that I am full time student. My refund jumped up. Is this normal?

[gpink62]

I filed my 2019 taxes on time but made the mistake of putting someone can claim me as a dependent. That is not true. I went to change this and amend my return, however it then asked if I am a full time student, which I am. My return jumped. Is this normal?

[NCperson]

why are you trying to amend? is this about getting the stimulus????? 

please provide some details on the situation, esp age. 

[gpink62]

Correct. I qualified for the stimulus but was very confused why I did not get it, prompting me to check my tax return and I realize I checked that box in error. I am 23 years old. @NCperson 

[NCperson]

I need more detail.. 

in 2020 (don't worry about 2019) if you CAN be claimed as a dependent by someone else, you are not eligible for the stimulus.  If you are a full time college student, it is likely you CAN be claimed by others.

But to figure that out, complete this link and play the role of your parents and see what the answer is. 

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

if you CAN NOT be claimed with someone else, then just complete your 2020 tax return and in the federal review section of TT, it will figure out the stimulus due you and it will reflect on Line 30 on Form 1040.  The result will be a higher refund (or less tax owed).

completing an amendment for 2019 won't get you the stimulus.

does that help? post back after you filled out the link - it'll take under 5 minutes - be sure to play the role of your parents when answering!