Dependent status

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March 27, 2021
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My daughter claimed me as her adult dependent in 2018 and 2019. I would like to file my own taxes for this year, as long as she does not ,is there any reason I cannot ?

Best answer by Bsch4477

If you pay for more than half of your support she can’t claim you. Remember that support also includes where you live so you have to take that into consideration in calculating your support.

Here is a worksheet that might help.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/worksheet_for_determining_support_4012.pdf

Bsch4477

Level 15

The question is whether she can claim you as a dependent not whether she did. If, in fact, she can claim you then you must on your return check the box saying that someone else can claim you. In that case you would not be able to get the stimulus payment if that is what you wanted.

emilar59Author

Level 5

What I am asking is clarification on the 2nd part of the question, unearned income? I only receive SSDI so I have no earned income, but this year if my social security is counted for half of my unearned support , it is close. I have heard it both ways , So say I pay more than half my support this year while her income has been in the toilet, what then? Does that make sense.

Bsch4477

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Level 15

If you pay for more than half of your support she can’t claim you. Remember that support also includes where you live so you have to take that into consideration in calculating your support.

Here is a worksheet that might help.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/worksheet_for_determining_support_4012.pdf