Thank you for the link, but it doesn't really answer my questions.
Is a parent required to claim a dependent on their return if the child meets the criteria for being a dependent? Why does Turbotax ask both "can someone claim you" and "will they claim you?"
If a parent is not required to claim a dependent and if the child would answer "yes a parent could claim me as a dependent" but "no, they will not claim me as a dependent" - what is the impact on the child's tax return?
