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ctbb2499
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How much money should I get for 2 dependents? Do I count my self as a dependent?

 
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VolvoGirl
Level 15

How much money should I get for 2 dependents? Do I count my self as a dependent?

No you do not count yourself.  You already get your own personal exemption unless you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.  You don’t get a set amount for dependents.  You get a $4,050 tax deduction for each person and dependent listed on your return.  That is subtracted from your income before the tax is calculated so you get taxed on a lower amount.
MichelleT
Level 2

How much money should I get for 2 dependents? Do I count my self as a dependent?

Please use this IRS "test" link to decide who is a qualifying dependent.

 https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent


Each personal exemption is $4050 

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/other-non-profits/requirements-for-exemption

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