Vanessa A
Expert Alumni

After you file

You can go back and look at your form 1040 and see if there is a check mark in the box that says Someone can claim you as a dependent. 

 

If so, you can Amend Your Return to change it.  It MAY or MAY NOT make a difference.  It really depends on if you would be eligible for any type of credits such as the Earned Income Credit when you are not a dependent.  

 

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