If your grandson claimed you on his tax return, you won't be able to electronically file since your social security number has already been processed on a tax return. However, if he claimed you in error, you can still file a tax return by mail. That would mean that he would need to file an amended return to remove you from his tax return (and repay any tax benefit he received) . He has 3 years to do that if you file your own tax return. If you file a return yourself (and don't indicate that you can be claimed by someone else) - the IRS won't allow that - you can only be claimed on one tax return.
It is possible that he qualifies to claim you as a dependent and you can still file a tax return to get a refund of taxes withheld - but in this case, you would indicate on your tax return that you can be claimed by someone else. @248 - - See the FAQ below to see if in fact your grandson was allowed to claim you....
A dependent doesn't always have to be your child. Dependents come in all shapes, sizes and relationships. If all of the statements below are true, you can claim someone as a dependent.
- Relationship: The person lives in your home for the entire year and is considered to be a member of your household. If they don't live with you, they need to be related to you.
- Income: Generally, their income is less than $4,200 (not including Social Security and welfare).
- Support: Generally, you provide more than half the person's support.
- Marital status: Generally, a dependent can't do their taxes with a spouse (married filing jointly). They also can't be a dependent on someone else's return.
- Nationality: The person is a United States citizen; or a resident or national of the U.S., Canada or Mexico.
Still not sure? We'll ask you questions in TurboTax to help you figure out who you can claim as a dependent.
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