My son is able to file taxes this year yet he also can be claimed on my return (qualifications are met). Does it matter whose taxes I file first, mine or his?

[DonaldM · Accepted solution]

No, it doesn't matter who files first.  Just make sure your son selects "I can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's  tax return."

[fanfare]

Well if he fails to do that, then the order does matter, doesn't it?

[DonaldM]

No, if he fails to do that the order still will not matter.