Deductions & credits

There are 2 questions - *can* you be claimed and were you actually claimed.   Either way you are treated as a dependent and cannot claim yourself.  The only difference is certain educational credits that would be claimed by the pared can be claimed by you if not actually claimed by the parent.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**