https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-have-a-question/01/191477#M77836 <P>My daughter is entering law school.&nbsp; I do not want to claim her as a dependent if it will interfere with her awards for financial aid...on the other hand, not claiming her will significantly change what I owe the IRS<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:14:40 GMT jen-montgomery 2019-06-01T17:14:40Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-have-a-question/01/191477#M77836 <P>My daughter is entering law school.&nbsp; I do not want to claim her as a dependent if it will interfere with her awards for financial aid...on the other hand, not claiming her will significantly change what I owe the IRS<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:14:40 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-have-a-question/01/191477#M77836 jen-montgomery 2019-06-01T17:14:40Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/it-doesn-t-matter-whether-you-actually-claim-her-of-nor/01/191486#M77844 <P>It doesn't matter whether you actually claim her of nor. If you CAN claim her under the IRS rules,&nbsp; she cannot "claim herself."</P><P>On the other hand, the financial aid office may have different requirements, so ask them.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:14:42 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/it-doesn-t-matter-whether-you-actually-claim-her-of-nor/01/191486#M77844 SweetieJean 2019-06-01T17:14:42Z