If you and your husband do not file a joint return, your parents can still claim you as a dependent. Make sure your husband files his return as "married filing separately." If you are required to file a return, you will do the same. If your parents need to see your tax return for any reason, they will see your filing status.
Here's how to select Married Filing Separately in TurboTax Online:
- Under 2024 Taxes on the left side, select My info, where your name is, select edit.
- When you get to the screen "Let's check for some other situations" choose "I was a full-time student" AND "Another taxpayer can claim me as a dependent on their tax return."
- The next screen is About your household. Here, choose "Married" and "Plan to file separately"
If you only had one paycheck, you might not even need to file at all unless you are expecting a refund. Check here: Do I need to file a federal return this year?
Here are the rules for claiming a dependent: Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes
