If your mother can claim you she does not need your permission. The rule is if you CAN be claimed as a dependent then you have to say on your own tax return that you can be claimed as a dependent. So....do you fit the criteria to be a qualifying child or qualifying relative? If so, then you must mark in My Info that you can be claimed. And....to set the record straight, parents did not receive the first or second stimulus payments for dependent children who were older than 16 at the end of 2020----so if you are older than 16 your mother did not get stimulus checks for you. The only one she could get if you can be claimed is the third check because the tax law changed to allow a person who claimed an adult dependent to get the $1400 check.
Here are the rules----are you a qualifying child or qualifying relative:
WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?
You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2020 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:
Qualifying child
•They are related to you.
•They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
•They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
•They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.
•They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children
• They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
Qualifying relative
•They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
•They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
•They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
•They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.
•They lived with you the entire year.
•They made less than $4300 (not counting Social Security)
•You provided more than half of their financial support. More info
When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.
Related Information:
•Does a dependent have to live with me?
•What does "financially support another person" mean?
•Can I claim a newborn baby?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/dependents/help/when-do-i-have-to-answer-yes-to-being-claimed-as-a...
If in fact you do not fit the criteria to be claimed as a dependent then you will have to print, sign and mail your return that says you cannot be claimed. You will not be able to e-file since your Social Security number has already been put into the system. Even if your parent files an amended return that will not enable you to e-file. You can only file by mail if you are saying you cannot be claimed.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
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