If I file single status, if I claim my personal exemption, does that mean my parents can't claim me as a dependent on their tax return? They provide more than 50% support

[k2bamaok2020]

W2 14k income--- single filing status--- if I claim an exemption, does that render me no longer a dependent on my parent's return? They provide more than 50% support

[npierson7]

If your  parents provided more than 50% of your support, then you're their dependent. You can still  file your tax return and get refund of your taxes. You'll need to answer Yes to a question - Can you be a dependent on someone else's return in 2020 and check the applicable box. It won't affect your parents tax return. 

[concannon-21]

If your parents can prove that they provided more than $14,000 to support you, they are entitled to claim you as a dependent. In which case you will not be able to claim yourself.

[macuser_22]

How old are you?  Are you a full time student under age 24?  Did you pay more then  half or your own support  and that includes the cost of housing?

[macuser_22]

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@concannon-21 wrote:

If your parents can prove that they provided more than $14,000 to support you, they are entitled to claim you as a dependent. In which case you will not be able to claim yourself.

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There is no such requirement.  Support is not a requirement at all for a qualifying child dependent under the age of 18 (or under 24 if a full-time student) as long as they did not support them self, and support includes all costs - food, housing, all other costs.

See Worksheet 3-1. Worksheet for Determining Support
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p17#en_US_2020_publink1000171012

If over 18 and not a student then a dependent cannot be claimed  if their gross income was more the $4,300.