Stimulus Check Eligibility as a Student with Non-resident non-citizen parents

[AlucardTepeste]

Hey,

I did not initially claim either of last year's stimulus payments with the (now-closed) non-filer tool as I initially believed I was not eligible due to my interpretation of being a qualifying dependent. However I would like to make sure if I was correct  as the only reason i would file for last year is the make up refundable credit.

Info
1) I am a full-time student in the US

2) I am under 24

3) I am a currently full-time student university student in America (was full time spring last year and part time fall last year)

4) I am a US citizen

4) I made little enough last year to be exempt from withholding/filing

5) My parents pay a majority of my expenses

6) neither of my parents are us citizens

7) Both my parents live in Europe

😎 My father used to be a citizen and file taxes, but stopped years ago once he went through the process of getting rid of his US nationality, from my understanding

Do I still count as a potential dependent in the eyes of the IRS?

[ErnieS0 · Accepted solution]

Yes. You are a dependent because your parents paid a majority of your expenses.

To be considered a “qualifying child” of your parents:

• Relationship. Your child must be related to you;
• Age. Your child must be under age 19 or, if a full-time student, under age 24. There is no age limit if your child is permanently and totally disabled.
• Residency. Your child must live with you for more for more than half the year, not including temporary absences such as school, vacation, business, medical care, military service, or detention in a juvenile facility;
• Support. Your child did not provide more than half their own support;
• No one else is claiming them, such as the other parent, in cases of divorced parents.

See Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return.

The IRS also has an app (Whom May I Claim as a Dependent) to guide you through the process.