It depends.
It may not have an effect on their federal return but a lot of states still give you a personal exemption deduction. This could result in a higher refund or less tax due on her own return.
Also, it may have an effect on the amount of the stimulus check she can receive. Dependents on a parent's return are "given" $500, but if she is filing as an independent taxpayer, she may be able to receive the $1,200 for an individual.
IRS Corona Virus Tax Relief
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