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September 9, 2024
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Claiming a dependent

  • September 9, 2024
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If I chose that I can be claimed but will not be claimed does that mean my parent can no longer claim me? 

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    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    September 9, 2024

    No.  Your return wont affect their return.  And it would be the other way around.  IF THEY CAN CLAIM YOU, you have to check you CAN be claimed.  Why aren’t they claiming you?

     

    Here are the rules for claiming a dependent.  Do you qualify as a dependent?

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent/00/26781

     

    IRS Pub 901 Tax rules for Dependents

    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p929.pdf

     

    Gg64Author
    Level 2
    September 9, 2024

    I am helping my parent with their tax return but I finished mine months ago. I want them to claim me I was just worried that because I put that they are not claiming me, that they would no longer be able to. 

    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    September 9, 2024

    You do not have to amend your return. VolvoGirl misread your original question. As long as you said that you CAN be claimed as a dependent, everything is fine. Your parents can claim you, and they can e-file.

     


    Yes sorry.  I got confused.  I thought your second post said you did claim yourself.