If I already submitted my taxes and forgot to mark that someone can claim me as a dependent, how can I change that?

[Meghan-Ruhl]

How do I change that someone can claim me as a dependent?

[xmasbaby0]

I SHOULD HAVE SAID I COULD BE CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT

Did you say you could not be claimed as someone else’s dependent, but it turns out your parent(s) can claim you?  Now your parents’ return is being rejected when they e-file, or it will be rejected. 

Your part in fixing this will be to wait until the IRS has fully processed your tax return, and then you must amend your own return.  You use a form called a 1040X.   You will go to MY INFO and go through the interview questions to the one that asks if someone else can claim you as a dependent.  Say YES.

Meanwhile, your parent(s) do not need to wait for you to amend.  Waiting will not help them at all.   They can either print, sign and date their return in ink, and file it by mail.

OR

GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-de...

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

If you are the parent whose e-file has been rejected—- follow the steps above to file your own tax return that claims your child.

If it is any comfort, you (and your parents) are among many young tax filers who make this mistake.  We will be seeing plenty of posts just like yours.   And posts from the parents whose e-files were rejected....

The Form 1040X is scheduled to be available on March 4.  The date is subject to change, so check on 3-4 to see if it is ready.   Before that, do not change anything at all on your return.

[Leadhorse1]

In TurboTax 2025 for Mac, I’m not seeing any option under My Info to mark someone else can claim me as a dependent. 

Also, that box is missing from the 2025 1040 and 1040 X.

Where is that option in TirboTax for Mac?

where does that show up on the actual return, since it’s no longer in the 1040.  

Thank you.  

[Leadhorse1]

I found it in the 1040 - line 12 a.  

That still leaves the Turbo Tax for Mac app - where is it?

[JohnB5677]

I believe the dependency question on the MAC is in the My Info Section.

1. Go to My Info
2. Continue through the  basic personal information to the 
3. Screen titled "Let's check for some other situations" Check the box: 
4. Scroll down to find the checkbox saying 
5. Another taxpayer can claim me as a dependent on their tax return.
6. Select Yes or No, and answer the follow-up question regarding whether they will‌ claim you.