@fanfare - not following your point!?!?!??!
yes, it is the honor system, so if my parent chooses not to claim me on their taxes, even though they have the right to, I am not entitled to the $1200. Did my comment not read that way above?????
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payment-information-center-topic-a-eip-eligibility
You are not eligible for a payment if any of the following apply to you:
- You may be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return (for example, a child or student who may be claimed on a parent’s return or a dependent parent who may be claimed on an adult child’s return).
Note that the IRS website states you are not eligible if you MAY BE claimed. It does not state 'ARE CLAIMED'
