Do I have to claim my son as a dependent if he claims himself on his taxes?

kladka · ‎March 31, 2020

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 31, 2020

It cannot be both. The real issue is whether he CAN be claimed. Either you claim him or he says on his own return that he cannot be claimed.

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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AnnetteB6 · ‎March 31, 2020

No, if he does not indicate on his own tax return that he is being claimed as a dependent, then you will not be able to claim him.

Your return would be rejected if you are also claiming him as a dependent and he has already filed his own return.

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Do I have to claim my son as a dependent if he claims himself on his taxes?