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Why do you need an IP PIN because your mother is claiming you as a dependent?

 

Click here for information on how to get an IP PIN.  Be aware that once you get the IP PIN, you cannot opt out of it, meaning you will have to use it forever on your return. 

 

Do you actually need an IP PIN?  If you did not have one in the past, if your mother is trying to enter you on her return and came to the section asking for the IP PIN, that can be skipped for you if one was never issued for you. If one was issued, you can click here to Retrieve you IP PIN. 

 

Do you not qualify as her dependent and  you are trying to stop her from claiming you?  If so, when you file your return, all you need to do is NOT check the box that says someone can claim me as a dependent.  If you do not say someone can claim you they will not be able to claim you.  However, if you are a dependent of your mothers, you MUST say she can claim you as this makes you ineligible for certain credits, even if she does NOT claim you.

 

 

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