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Jeneeb
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January 25, 2020
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  • January 25, 2020
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okay soo I recently filed for taxes claiming my child and i found out my grandma claimed me days later after I filed and I kno we both can’t be claiming. She told me today that her refunds was accepted supposedly and there’s nothing she can do. I filed first 3 days ago and mines is still processing. What can I do if hers really was approved before mine 

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    X
    Level 15
    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    January 25, 2020

    First,  tell us why Grandma thought she could claim you and your child.  How old were you at the end of 2019?  How much income did you have in 2019?  Were you a full-time student in 2019?  Who supported you?  

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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    JeneebAuthor
    Level 2
    January 25, 2020

    She didn’t claim my child, she claimed just me. I was 19 end of 2019 and I support myself and I pay rent to her

    X
    Level 15
    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    January 25, 2020

    @Jeneeb Then who claimed your child?  If you are a dependent you cannot claim to have a dependent.

     

    WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

     

    You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2019 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

    Qualifying child

    • They are related to you.

    • They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

    • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or   Mexican resident.

    • They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

    • They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).

      • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children

      •      They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).

    Qualifying relative

    • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).

    • They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

    • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

    • They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

    • They lived with you the entire year.

    • They made less than $4200  (not counting Social Security)

    • You provided more than half of their financial support. More info

    When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.

    Related Information:

    • Does a dependent have to live with me?

    • What does "financially support another person" mean?

    • Can I claim a newborn baby?

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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