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June 6, 2019
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Did i mess up by claiming myself on my w4?

  • June 6, 2019
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I am 25 and completely dependent on my parents (disability that prevents me from standing for long periods but isn't covered in terms of SSI or Medicaid, I'm working on getting a sit-down job) and I am claimed by my father as a dependent despite the child deduction not applying for me. I am currently attending school through fafsa/pell grant, and use my parents income taxes to fill out the fafsa. This semester year [2018-2019] I qualified for a work-study position that paid me $1,349 last year. When filling out my w-4 for employment,  I claimed myself by accident in terms of Lines A and D. I know I can't amend my w-4 from last year. Can my father still claim me and get the financial aid deductible or do I have to file separately? 

    Best answer by BobinCT

    Yes, your father can still claim you and get any education credits.  Having the W4 as you indicated will have no effect in your case.

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    BobinCTAnswer
    Level 8
    June 6, 2019

    Yes, your father can still claim you and get any education credits.  Having the W4 as you indicated will have no effect in your case.

    Level 2
    June 6, 2019
    I forgot to mention that I put a 1 on lines A and D. Does that affect it?