Should I file as independent or dependent? I am 19 and a full time student but I also made over $10,000. I live with my boyfriend as well but my mom is trying to claim me

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Should I file as independent or dependent? I am 19 and a full time student but I also made over $10,000. I live with my boyfriend as well but my mom is trying to claim me

If you provided more than half of your support for the year your mom can’t claim you.

Should I file as independent or dependent? I am 19 and a full time student but I also made over $10,000. I live with my boyfriend as well but my mom is trying to claim me

If you don't provide more than half of your own support, your parents can claim you as their dependent if you are under 24 and a full-time student.

Please read this TurboTax article for more information.

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