lexlum3
New Member

I'm 20 years old, make 20,000 a year, and pay for every single living and school expense except my car insurance. Can I be claimed as a dependent?

I pay for every expense in my life but my parents are still putting down that they can claim me. I am skeptical of this decision; I want to be able to get a tax break from my schooling. Them claiming me, however, doesn't allow me to receive this break. What should I do? I live away from home, own my own car, pay rent, have 2 part time jobs, am a full time student, and pay for my own phone. The only thing I don't pay for is my car insurance and health insurance.