First if you CAN be claimed as a dependent then you must indicate that EVEN IF you are not claimed as a dependent. If you CANNOT be claimed and you are not claimed then you can amend the return AFTER the original return has been fully processed and the original refund is in hand.
If you are not a dependent then go back to the MY INFO tab and edit yourself to change that answer.
WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?
You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2020 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:
Qualifying child
- They are related to you.
- They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.
- They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children
- • They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
Qualifying relative
- They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
- They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They lived with you the entire year.
- They made less than $4300 (not counting Social Security)
- You provided more than half of their financial support. More info
When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.
Related Information:
• Does a dependent have to live with me?
• What does "financially support another person" mean?
