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posted Jan 29, 2020 4:08:05 PM

Can i file as independent while still living at home.

I am 25 years old I work full time and go to school part time. Can file my taxes as independent?

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Expert Alumni
Jan 29, 2020 4:24:50 PM

Yes, you should file claiming yourself.  Since you are 25, the only way your parents would be able to claim you as a dependent is if:

 

  • You lived with them the entire year, and
  • They provided more than half of your financial support, and
  • You made less than $4,200 in the tax year