Can I count myself as a dependent?

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June 6, 2019
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If I'm single, file my own taxes and don't claim anyone else Can/Should I claim myself as a dependent?

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No, you claim yourself as the taxpayer. You will get your own exemption (unless someone else can claim you as their dependent). You are not technically your own dependent. When you file your return, you just indicate that you are not a qualifying dependent of someone else (unless you are), and you automatically get your personal exemption. The exemption is usually worth the same amount you would get for a dependent.

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illogicallylogical

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This is more about the 2nd stimulus check in California. They say I have to have a dependent. Wouldn't I qualify as my own a dependent?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@illogicallylogical No, you are not your own dependent. If you do not have a dependent that you are supporting you file as Single. A dependent is someone ELSE that you support.

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3113432-who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent

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