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How do I check the box that I am being claimed as a dependent by someone else?

In the My Info section I do not see an option to not claim myself as a dependent. Someone else is claiming me.
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DavidD66
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How do I check the box that I am being claimed as a dependent by someone else?

To indicate that someone else can claim you as a dependent, while logged in to your return, 

  • Click on My Info
  • Under Personal Info Summary, click on Edit next to your name
  • This will open the "Your personal info" page
  • Scroll down to 3. A few other things we need to know
  • The first item says "Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return.
  • Mark the Yes button
  • Scroll down and click on Continue
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