https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186866#M1171665 I'm filing taxes for the first time in my life and I don't see where I can claim myself as the primary dependant<BR /> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:39:49 GMT cashhaggerty-gma 2026-02-11T03:39:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186866#M1171665 I'm filing taxes for the first time in my life and I don't see where I can claim myself as the primary dependant<BR /> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:39:49 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186866#M1171665 cashhaggerty-gma 2026-02-11T03:39:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186901#M1171678 <P>the taxpayer, you, is never a dependent on their return.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:54:18 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186901#M1171678 Mike9241 2024-02-13T10:54:18Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186952#M1171705 <P>In My Info, when it asks you if someone else can claim you as a dependent you say NO.&nbsp; &nbsp;That is all there is to it.</P> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:13:30 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186952#M1171705 xmasbaby0 2024-02-13T12:13:30Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186954#M1171707 <P>You can’t . You’re the tax payer. If you have children or someone you cared for, they would be the dependent.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:17:22 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-how-do-i-claim-my-self-as-the-primary-dependant/01/3186954#M1171707 Starmazzing 2024-02-13T12:17:22Z