Can I claim myself as a dependent on my tax return?

samyawilliams19 · ‎January 28, 2022

Will claiming myself as a dependent make any difference in my return?

DoninGA · ‎January 28, 2022

You do not claim yourself as a dependent on your tax return.

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 28, 2022

Not exactly. But if you say you CANNOT be claimed as someone else's dependent then you are, in effect, claiming yourself. If someone CAN claim you then you are supposed to say you can be claimed---it is not a choice.

Do you fit the criteria to be claimed by someone? Make sure you know the difference.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/dependents/help/when-do-i-have-to-answer-yes-to-being-claimed-as-a...

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