The rules for claiming a dependent are relevant and they are not optional. If you do not pay more than half of your own support, then you will not be allowed to claim yourself or be independent. This is a rule on who has the right to claim a dependent. If your parents or someone else paid more than half of your support (living expenses and college as example), then only they can claim you.
If you are eligible to be independent you are correct, an amended return must be completed.
The return must be processed, accepted by the IRS. You have time, the Form 1040-X is scheduled for availability later this month. This is a normal timeframe for release.
We will no knowledge of processes for the potential details of the third stimulus until it is signed and actually law. At that time we must wait on the IRS to provide direction. To remain current about the third stimulus details please continue to check the links below.
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