lawarren3
New Member

Can a 17 year old file taxes if they are independent with a child on their own.

I have a 17 year old now living in my home Since the beginning of this year (2023) but was not living in her parents home all of last year (2022) and was living on her own with her baby.  Can she file her own taxes and claim her baby as well.  Her parents asked to claim her but she supported herself last year and her baby and I feel they do not have a right to claim the 17 year old she was independent with child and she should claim herself.  But I want to make sure I am correct.  Thank you in advance for advice.