Claiming dependent

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I am 70 and earned a little money in 2020. My daughter wants to claim me on her taxes. If she does that can I still file my own return and get the tax credits?

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ColeenD3

Alumni - Intuit

Yes, her claiming you does not mean that you can't file your own return. However, your standard deduction may be limited, based on your type of income. In addition, you have to have made less than $4,300.

Qualifying Relative

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2020 taxes as long as they meet all of the following requirements :

You provided more than half of their financial support. More info
They made less than $4,300 in gross income during 2020 unless they are a qualifying child.
They live with you or they are related to you. (Your relative must live at your residence all year or be on the list of “relatives who do not live with you” in Publication 501.)
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren't (or won't be) claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
You are not being claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.

Dependents – If you can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer, your standard deduction for 2020 is limited to the greater of: (1) $1,100, or (2) your earned income plus $350 (but the total can't be more than the basic standard deduction for your filing status).