Why does my return not change when I add my mother as a dependent?

nestegg71 · ‎April 28, 2024

xmasbaby0 · ‎April 28, 2024

Adding an adult as a dependent gets you the NON-refundable $500 credit for other dependents, which can reduce your tax owed. It shows up on line 19 of your Form 1040.

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

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VolvoGirl · ‎April 28, 2024

If your refund isn't changing maybe you are already getting back all that you can and adding more deductions won't change it.

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Why does my return not change when I add my mother as a dependent?