I am a homeless youth who has been independent (not emancipated) from my parents since April of 2016. Since April, I have lived in multiple different houses, but have not paid any rent, so I do not believe that I can say that I have provided half of my own financial support. However, there isn't any one person that has provided half of my financial support. Do I file as a dependent? If so, do I say on my tax form that I can be claimed as an independent?
