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Changing my dependent status on my return

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June 7, 2019
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My Mom added me as a dependent on her return (which is correct), but the IRS refused her return because of how I filed. Where do I change that on my tax information.

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Best answer by xmasbaby0

So did you file a return that said no one else could claim you as a dependent and now your parent's return is being rejected? But really you can be claimed as their dependent?

Your parents will have to prepare their return that claims you as a dependent and MAIL it to the IRS. They cannot e-file now. But they can go ahead and do that without waiting for you to amend your return.

Your part of fixing this is to file an amended return. You have to change the answer you gave in Personal Info when you were asked if you can be claimed on someone else’s tax return. Wait until your return has been fully processed and you have received your refund.

The form you will need to prepare an amended return is called a 1040X. You amend to say in Personal Info that you can be claimed as someone else's dependent. Then you print and mail your 1040X. It will then take 2-3 months for the IRS to process your amended return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2952222-how-do-i-amend-the-2015-taxes-i-filed-with-turbotax-online

Note: It is possible that you will need to pay back some of the refund you received.

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chbdms

Level 2

i need to find more information on how to change my dependent status for 1040x form

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barbie-16

Level 2

need to change dependent status on personal profile on my account

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BJ6

Level 2

I filed my grandson's taxes and said he was not claimed on any other return but it was rejected and said he was claimed on his parents filing. His parents did not think he was claimed but when they checked he was because they still pay his mediacal insurance (he is 19) I am trying to go back in and change that info so I can refile but cannot find where I make that change; when i tried to do it on the program it said it had been fixed and time to refile but I was not asked if I wanted to change to being a dependent on someone elses filing. How can it be fixed? And I can't find where to look to see if it's been changed.

ReginaM

Level 12

To change your grandson's dependent status on his return, follow these instructions:

Select Personal Info,
Select Continue,
Select Edit next to your grandsons name,
Question No. 3 is the Can someone else claim you question.
Correct.

You may now re-file your grandson's tax return.

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jwoodfield614

Level 2

I need to change dependents on a previous year tax return

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

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xmasbaby0

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So did you file a return that said no one else could claim you as a dependent and now your parent's return is being rejected? But really you can be claimed as their dependent?

Your parents will have to prepare their return that claims you as a dependent and MAIL it to the IRS. They cannot e-file now. But they can go ahead and do that without waiting for you to amend your return.

Your part of fixing this is to file an amended return. You have to change the answer you gave in Personal Info when you were asked if you can be claimed on someone else’s tax return. Wait until your return has been fully processed and you have received your refund.

The form you will need to prepare an amended return is called a 1040X. You amend to say in Personal Info that you can be claimed as someone else's dependent. Then you print and mail your 1040X. It will then take 2-3 months for the IRS to process your amended return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2952222-how-do-i-amend-the-2015-taxes-i-filed-with-turbotax-online

Note: It is possible that you will need to pay back some of the refund you received.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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soccermum

Level 2

Our situation is the opposite. My 26-year-old son made just $1,000 working and lived with us the entire year. When he completed his return he stated someone else (my husband and I) could claim him as a dependent. He filed on time and received a nominal refund. My husband and I filed an extension, but now as we are working on preparing our taxes, we find we should NOT claim him as a dependent. I know we can just remove him from our personal section, but should he file a 1040X? He'll get a bit more back from the IRS and, more importantly, his return would be corrected, right?

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Hfischer05

Level 2

Did you get an answer on this? I’m in the same boat. Now I worry it will affect his stimulus

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ruthfarmer27

Level 2

I need to amend that I can be claimed as a dependent by someone else but don’t see where to do that on the 1040x form.

Critter

Level 15

Start the amendment process then click on MY INFO and edit yourself to make the change.

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tedenaclark

Level 2

What if it's after 10/15 and you cant use the online software. I am just using a blank 1040X and there isnt anywhere on that form to make this change! Do I just explain it in Section III? Thanks

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Hfischer05

Level 2

When I filed my adult sons return I thought we could claim him as a dependent. When I was later doing our return, I learned we could not claim him. I went back into TT and changed his filing status under amend return. It changed his Michigan return, however there was no option to submit this change to the IRS- only Michigan. Is this going to stop him from qualifying for the stimulus check? He is laid off due to covid. What should I do? I tried calling the IRS but there is no one available to speak.

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Mbear

Level 2

I am in the same boat. Our daughter thought we could claim her when she filed her first tax return, but we cannot. I have been trying to work with 1040-X for 2019 but it's confusing. It would be great if those of us who are trying to help our young adults amend their 2019 returns could quickly help them so they will be able to recieve the stimulus check that they need. Any instructions would be so helpful.

Thanks!

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DianeC958

Level 12

To amend your filing status, you go to the Personal Info in TurboTax.

In this section you go to Filing Status and click Edit. Then change information to indicate that you cannot be claimed on another person's tax return.

Once you completed your changes you can print, sign, date and mail your tax return according to the instructions that print out with the return.

Amended returns cannot be efiled.

@Mbear

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McQuade9

Level 2

Hi /hfischer05,

I am dealing with the same exact problem. I’m sure a lot of other people are as well. Hopefully the IRS opens up soon and posts something about whether or not people that chose “I will be claimed as a dependent” (but actually wasn’t) will get the check. One way or another, we will get the stimulus check!

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Hfischer05

Level 2

Please keep me updated if you find out

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Jaygym22

Level 2

Hi i accident can be claimed as a dependent on my tax return , is there anyway i can change that ? I understand i wont get a stimulus check if i have done so .

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Hfischer05

Level 2

I’m still trying to get the answer to that. Changing it in the program doesn’t trigger a 1040X for the IRS so do we need to change the dependent status if no one ended up claiming you? And how do we do that since the program isn’t triggering a way to amend?