KrisD15
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It might not make a difference, or it might. 

 

If she claimed herself as not a dependent and you are claiming her, your return will be rejected when you try to efile. 

 

If she indicated that she is a dependent but you're not claiming her, your return with her listed as a dependent may be accepted, but the IRS might question it later. 

 

The choice of claiming her or not, MAY (or may not)  affect your return, but it would eliminate her ability to have claimed the education credit, so her return might be adjusted. (or you would all need to amend) 

 

 

 

 

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