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Should I file as independent or should my dad claim me on his taxes?

Im 22 and moved in with my dad for almost a year now. Prior to moving in I worked for 6 months and earned 3,000, should I file as independent or should he claim me on his taxes?"
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DexterS
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Should I file as independent or should my dad claim me on his taxes?

Your dad can claim you if:

  1. You are his son/daughter
  2. He provided more the half of your support
  3. You lived with him for more than half the year
  4. You are not filing a joint return with someone else
  5. You earned less than $4,050

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DexterS
New Member

Should I file as independent or should my dad claim me on his taxes?

Your dad can claim you if:

  1. You are his son/daughter
  2. He provided more the half of your support
  3. You lived with him for more than half the year
  4. You are not filing a joint return with someone else
  5. You earned less than $4,050
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