Please see the information below on what the IRS considers as a dependent and look further down to learn a little more about financial support. The question is whether or not you can support yourself WITHOUT your parents contribution i.e. living with them and receiving money to cover costs. Make sure that you and your parents discuss which option is best for your family.
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What does "financially support another person" mean?
