topic I claimed myself on my tax return, how can I change it so that my mom can claim me as a dependent? in After you file

I claimed myself on my tax return, how can I change it so that my mom can claim me as a dependent?

nathanm117 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:22:46 GMT

Re: I claimed myself on my tax return, how can I change it so that my mom can claim me as a dependent?

SweetieJean — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 22:56:31 GMT

Have you filed yet, and been accepted?

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LoganathanB — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:26:11 GMT

1. If the tax return has been already filed and accepted by IRS, then you will have to file an amendment to change your status.

To file an amendment follow the steps in this HELP ARTICLE.

2. If you have not yet filed, then follow these steps.

Open TurboTax
Go to my information
Answer yes to question Can someone claim you as dependent
Complete the tax return and file.

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xmasbaby0 — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:01:05 GMT

I SHOULD HAVE SAID I COULD BE CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT

Did you say you could not be claimed as someone else’s dependent, but it turns out your parent(s) can claim you? Now your parents’ return is being rejected when they e-file, or it will be rejected. That means your parents must print, sign, and mail their return. They can still claim you as a dependent, but they cannot e-file now. Not even if they wait for you to amend, so they should not wait for you to do that.

Your part in fixing this is to wait until your return has been fully processed and you have received you refund. THEN you need to file an amended return, called a 1040X, to change the way you answered that question in My Info about whether you can be claimed as someone else’s dependent.

Re: I claimed myself on my tax return, how can I change it so that my mom can claim me as a dependent?

9mason9 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:05:54 GMT

return accepted

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MoniqueLO_ — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:09:57 GMT

Please see How to amend (change or correct) a return you've already filed for information on how to amend your return.

@9mason9