We are both 32 and live in CA. My mother claimed us as qualifying relatives in the past. She still supports us and pays for our (individual) health plans. I asked if she can still benefit by claiming us as dependents, but my accountant said no because I earned $15k and that I should file jointly with my husband. My mother says that her accountant needs my W2 for her tax return. I don't think she does because I need that to file my own tax return. Am I correct?
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You are correct. You can't be a qualifying relative because you make too much money.
Although I don't know how much you and your spouse will owe in taxes, you should file just to try to get some withholding back.
Her accountant doesn't need your W-2, you do.
You are correct. You can't be a qualifying relative because you make too much money.
Although I don't know how much you and your spouse will owe in taxes, you should file just to try to get some withholding back.
Her accountant doesn't need your W-2, you do.
You don’t say what your spouse makes. You mother may be able to claim her as a qualifying relative dependent, but that requires you to file as Married Filing Separately. For a full discussion, see https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2938663-can-i-claim-my-daughter-who-got-married-on-december-19th-2...
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