I marked that someone would be claiming me as a dependent when I filed my taxes. However my dad told me that this year he could not claim me, how should I fix this?

[Coleen3 · Accepted solution]

You can amend. The IRS has not released Form 1040x as of yet. Once they do, you can remove the check mark where you said you would be claimed.

Instructions for amending your 2018 tax return will be available after the IRS releases the current Form 1040X.

You can amend returns that have been accepted by the IRS. If your return is pending, you won't be able to make any changes until it's accepted or rejected by the IRS. If you don't know your e-file status, we can help you check it.

Select a tax year for specific amending instructions.

Keep in mind: You have 3 years from the date you filed your return (or 2 years after you paid the tax due, whichever is later) to file an amended return, which means you don't have to get it done by the April 15 filing deadline.

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[Hal_Al]

You probably don't need to fix it. 

It doesn't matter if your parents actually claim you. What matters is do they qualify to claim you.

Furthermore, with this year's larger standard deduction and elimination of the personal exemption; it usually doesn't make  a difference whether you claim yourself or not**.

**If your income is only from earned income (wages or self employment) or Scholarships less than $14K