If you're a dependent under someone name can you still file tax using turbotax? For example, if you're a college student who is still considered an independent but decided to file yourself through tur

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June 20, 2020
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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Yes you can file a tax return even if you are claimed as someone else's dependent. But.....you MUST say in My Info that you can be claimed as someone else's dependent. You may receive a tax refund of federal and state tax withheld; you will not receive a stimulus check.

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kaikaiyouAuthor

Level 2

But how will turbotax be able to know under who name if you file separately. And how will the cpa who file the parent tax know you already file unless they already have the information down already?

VolvoGirl

Level 15

You file your own return. You set up your own account. You file under your own name. When you fill out your return there is a question to check if someone else can claim you. That's all you have to do. You don't have to indicate your parents return or account. Look for this screen under My Info.