Amend a Return?

MA37 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:17:47 GMT

Hello. I filed my son's 2019 taxes assuming I could claim him as a dependent on mine, so his were filed as "someone else can claim me as a dependent". He was a full time college student through Dec 2019. When I began to do my taxes I realized I could not claim him (he turned 24 on Dec 31, 2019 and earned $8,000 in 2019). Do I need to amend his taxes? He received a full federal refund of all the taxes he paid throughout 2019. The only thing I can see this affecting would be his stimulus check. Thanks for your help.

Re: Amend a Return?

KatrinaB48 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:45:32 GMT

Yes, you should amend your son's taxes. If he is eligible for an education credit he cannot claim one if he is a dependent taxpayer. Please follow the directions in this TurboTax FAQ to prepare the amendment.

Note: You will need to mail the amended return. This type of return is not eligible for electronic filing.

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