It depends.
They can claim you as a dependent if:
- You are related to them
- You aren't claimed by someone else
- You're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or Canadian or Mexican resident
- You aren't filing a joint return with a spouse
- You're under 19 or 24 years old if you are a full time student
- You live with them for over half of the year (except for temporary absences for college)
- You didn't provide more than half of your own support
If you don't meet any of the items above, your parents would not be able to claim you as a dependent.
You would have a filing requirement if you make more than the following amounts in gross income:
- $12,200 for Single
- $24,400 for Married Filing Jointly
- $5 for Married Filing Separately
- $18,350 for Head Of Household
- $24,400 for Qualifying widower
I have included some additional information to help you determine if you have any filing requirements based upon your specific filing status.
Do I need to file a return
Gross income amount for dependents
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