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The year of graduation can be tricky---but......it is filing deadline.   We do not know how--or if--your parents have filed their own tax return.   It would be helpful to know that.  And it would be helpful to know what they entered on their return.  Did they claim you?   Did they enter education credits?

You are under the age of 24, so since you were a full-time student in 2022, the amount you earned does not matter.   Your parents CAN claim you--it is not a matter of you "letting" them claim you.   If you CAN be claimed you are supposed to say on your own tax return that someone else can claim you.   Your parents---who paid your tuition, room and board -- can get the education credit on their tax return.

And...have your parents already filed their own tax return?   Did they claim you?   If so, the question is truly moot.  You cannot e-file your return and say you cannot be claimed if they already filed and used your SSN on their return.   Your e-file will be rejected.

Here is the criteria that matters to your parents in determining if you can be claimed:

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2022 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

• They're related to you.
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
• No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
• They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
• They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
• They made less than $4,400 in 2022.
• You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.