Your dad does not need your permission to claim you if he qualifies to do so. A parent can claim their child if:
Qualifying child
- They're related to you.
- They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
- They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
- They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
- They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.
If you provided more than half of your own support, you can't be claimed as a dependent. However, if your father already claimed you and you try to e-file as an independent taxpayer, your return will be rejected. But, if you are eligible to file as independent, claim the recovery rebate, and mail your return. Your father will have to amend his return and pay back any credits received for you if the IRS determines that he can not claim you. If you are claimed on 2 tax returns, the IRS will intervene. @gumbie13
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