Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
New Member
posted Jan 27, 2021 6:37:41 AM

My mother moved to another state while I was in college so I moved into a dorm and was supporting myself. I got a new job because my current one wasn't doing enough. I started making more and wasn't e

0 1 62
1 Replies
Employee Tax Expert
Jan 27, 2021 7:20:02 AM

If your question is whether or not you would still qualify as a dependent of your mother's, the answer is no. In order for her to qualify to claim you as a dependent, you cannot provide more than half of your own support the year. From your question, which unfortunately got cut off, it sounds like you are fully supporting yourself. In this case, you are no longer considered her dependent. 

 

If you have determined you are no longer her dependent, make sure when you are filling out your return this year to answer no to the statement Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return. I have attached a picture for additional reference. You will see this when you first start your return, under Your personal info