Yes. Sounds like you qualify to claim yourself as an independent. But coordinate with your parents to let them know that they can no longer claim you because you are claiming yourself. Also, on your return this year you check that you cannot be claimed by anyone else.
Remember, that as an independent you now qualify for the Stimulus check and to claim Education Credits.
Be sure to complete the Recovery Rebate Credit for the Stimulus checks.
Here’s how:
- Enter all of your federal return information as you would normally. During the Federal Review, we’ll check if you meet eligibility requirements for the stimulus payment. If you meet the requirements, you'll see a It looks like you qualified for the stimulus, did you get any payments? screen. We'll ask a few questions about any payments you've already received and then let you know if the Recovery Rebate Credit applies.
- If you need to make any changes to your stimulus credit responses, search for stimulus and select the jump-to link at the top of the search results to return back to the section. Enter your updated info and Continue.
It’s important that you enter the correct amount of each stimulus payment you received. The first stimulus payments were made between April and September of last year, while the second round of payments were delivered during January and February. You can find the exact amount,
- On your IRS letter-Notice 1444 and/or 1444-B which were mailed to you with the headline, “Your Economic Impact Payment Has Arrived” and were signed by the president. Or,
- By visiting IRS.Gov and creating or accessing your account. Or,
- In your bank statements. You might be able to search your online statements for deposits made by the IRS or US Treasury.
Follow this link for more information:
The Recovery Rebate Credit (Stimulus Check)
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