Claiming a dependent

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
September 9, 2024
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If I chose that I can be claimed but will not be claimed does that mean my parent can no longer claim me?

VolvoGirl

Level 15

No. Your return wont affect their return. And it would be the other way around. IF THEY CAN CLAIM YOU, you have to check you CAN be claimed. Why aren’t they claiming you?

Here are the rules for claiming a dependent. Do you qualify as a dependent?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent/00/26781

IRS Pub 901 Tax rules for Dependents

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p929.pdf

Gg64Author

Level 2

I am helping my parent with their tax return but I finished mine months ago. I want them to claim me I was just worried that because I put that they are not claiming me, that they would no longer be able to.

rjs

Level 15

No, your parents can still claim you as a dependent. Saying that you will not be claimed only affects whether you can get an education credit on your own tax return. It doesn't affect your parents' tax return.