Can I add my dependents on my taxes. I need to update my tax information

[Terri Lynn]

Good afternoon, glohgloh! Thank you for joining us!

You asked,"Can I add my dependents on my taxes." 

Yes, you can always add a dependent and should always update your tax information each yeat.  

If updating for your 2023 tax return:

Here are the steps for adding a dependent:

For TurboTax Online

1. Click into the Personal information tab on the left side panel.
2. Scroll down and click on the +add a dependent button.
3. Answer Yes to the question Do you have children or financially support another person?
4. Complete the Tell us about your dependant(s) section, being sure to enter their exact name, birthdate and social security number in the applicable fields.
5. Select Continue
6. Repeat these steps, if more than one dependent to enter.

For TurboTax CD/Download

1. Select Find from the menu and enter dependants
2. Select Dependants from the list, then select Go
3. If you've already entered one or more dependants, skip to Step 6. If not, answer Yes to the question Do you have children or financially support another person?, then select Continue
4. Select Continue on the dependant transfer step
5. Enter your dependant's information and select Continue
6. On the Dependants Summary, select Enter New Dependant or Done With Dependants, as applicable

Now if you are updating to add a dependent, for a previously filed tax return, you will follow much the same steps, however, you will need to first start the amended return, following the process outlined in the article linked below.

How to file an amended tax return. 

Correct a Tax Return 

For more information on adding a dependent to your tax return check out the linke articles below.

How to claim a dependent on your tax return. 

Should I include a dependent on my tax return? 

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[Deepp]

Hi @glohgloh,

Terri Lynn provided you with awesome solutions to help you with amending your tax return.

[TimS5]

Hi Glohgloh!

Yes, if you have dependents that you can claim, they can be added to your tax return by filing an amended tax return on Form 1040X.  Don't forget to amend your state return also if you were required to file a state return.  Before filing, you will need to make sure not only are you eligible to claim the dependent, but also that they have not been claimed by someone else or reflected on their return that they could not be claimed by someone else.  If they have been claimed by someone else or showed that they could not be claimed by someone, they would need to amend their return(s) prior to your claiming them.