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posted Jun 4, 2019 11:15:29 PM

If i am 17 and have my own dependant but my parents claimed me can i still file and get eic for my daughter

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 11:15:31 PM

No, if you can be claimed as someone else's dependent, you can't claim a dependent of your own. 

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 11:15:31 PM

No, if you can be claimed as someone else's dependent, you can't claim a dependent of your own. 

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 11:15:32 PM

In fact, your parents can probably claim their grandchild as their dependent.