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Before I file my taxes, I wanted to make sure my forms show that my parents are claiming me for the majority of 2016 so I don't mess up both my taxes and theirs.

 
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Coleen3
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Before I file my taxes, I wanted to make sure my forms show that my parents are claiming me for the majority of 2016 so I don't mess up both my taxes and theirs.

You may look at your 1040 to see whether or not the box is checked on Box 6a.

 " If someone can claim you as a dependent, do not check box 6a"

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Coleen3
Intuit Alumni

Before I file my taxes, I wanted to make sure my forms show that my parents are claiming me for the majority of 2016 so I don't mess up both my taxes and theirs.

You may look at your 1040 to see whether or not the box is checked on Box 6a.

 " If someone can claim you as a dependent, do not check box 6a"

  • Go to My Account
  • Tools
  • Review Tax Summary
  • Preview my 1040

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