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My dad claimed me as a dependent, how can I put that in my form so it wont keep getting rejected?

b348perez — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:10:41 GMT

Im 17 and my dad still claimed me as a dependent but im being told I still need to file my own taxes for work, I filled out everything but my return is being rejected since my dad claimed and they are asking me to change my form to claimed by someone else, how can I do that?

Re: My dad claimed me as a dependent, how can I put that in my form so it wont keep getting rejected?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:31:41 GMT

You can go to MY INFO, click your name, go through the screens, and when it asks if someone else can claim you as a dependent you must say YES. However,----you are too late to to e-file your return now. E-filing is closed for 2024 returns. The only way to file your 2024 return now is to print it, sign and date it in ink, and mail it in.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Re: My dad claimed me as a dependent, how can I put that in my form so it wont keep getting rejected?

VolvoGirl — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:40:17 GMT

And you may have to switch to the Desktop download program to fix it. Or maybe you don't need to even file a return. Did you get a W2 or 1099 for work? You don't have to file if you only have W2 income under 14,600 but you can file to get back any withholding taken out in boxes 2 or 17. But you don't get boxes 4 or 6 back. If you got a 1099Misc or 1099NEC you have to file it as self employment income no matter how small the amount.

How to finish a return you started online
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/prior-year-return/help/how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turbotax-online/01/26322