SusanY1
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After you file

Please file an amended tax return, Form 1040X indicating that you are not a dependent on another person's tax return if your son has not been claiming you as an "other dependent" on his tax return but has been using you only to qualify as Head of Household.   

 

Being the qualifying relative for Head of Household is not the same as being a dependent.  

 

If you are a dependent, you are not eligible for the economic impact payment.  If you are not, you are still eligible.  

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