It depends. This is not an optional decision. Only one of you qualifies, meaning you will either be independent or your parents are entitled to claim you as a dependent but it's not a choice you can make. It depends completely on the tax law.
- If you did not provide more than half of your own support, including your college costs then only your parents can claim you as a dependent. If this is the case, then on your return you would indicate someone else is claiming you.
- Rules for claiming a dependent
- Qualifying Child Rules
@Jhayes0818
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
