MicheleR
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After you file

Please follow instructions below.

  • Click on the "My Info" section in the menu bar located on the left side of the screen.
  • Next to your name click the pencil to "edit"
  • #3 Question says- "A few other things we need to know"
    Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return. Learn more
    Yes (Click Yes)
    No
    And this person will claim me on their 2017 tax return.
    Yes (Click Yes)
    No
  • Click "Continue"
  • Answer the question if you were or were not a full-time student - Click "Continue"

  • Did you support yourself in 2017?

    Supporting yourself means paying for more than half of your living expenses with earned income. Learn more
    Yes, I paid for more than half of my living expenses with earned income.
    No, I didn't pay for more than half of my living expenses with earned income. (Click no if your parents supported more than half your living expenses.)
  • Continue through the next questions and click "Continue" to complete the section

  • If you have entered everything else and are ready to complete your filing you can click "Review" in your menu list to review your return before filing

Please see IRS qualifying dependents test.

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