2022 taxes dependent status question

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October 25, 2023
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Hi,

My child and I did taxes last year and she did not mark herself as a dependent when she filed so I was instructed to unmark her as well. This increased what I owed. Could we amend both our forms and add dependent status and refile? If so, what is the process

Yvonne

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tgatling

Level 2

Thank you for your question!

This is a common issue among taxpayers and their dependents. You first want to ensure that your child is a qualifying dependent per the following link: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94

If this is the case, your dependent will need to amend their tax return to show that they are a dependent on someone else's tax return. After they have amended you can amend your tax return to claim your child as a dependent. Amendment processing can take weeks or even months, which is why it's best to paper-file your and your child's tax return in the meantime.

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YvburleyAuthor

Level 2

For 2023 taxes, can I reclaim my child as a dependent as she is in college and living with me?

Corrlich44

Level 6

Yes. As long as she is a full-time student living abroad, your home is her tax home, as long as she is not self-dependent by paying more than 50% of her own support.

She can live away at college and still be claimed on your tax return as Other Dependent, over the age of 17, but under 24.

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