Can my parents claim me as a dependent?
No they can’t……………………………you don’t qualify as a dependent of theirs because of numbers 2 and 4 below. To determine a ‘qualifying dependent,’ there are several ‘qualifying tests’ an individual must pass, in order to be qualified as a dependent on a US 1040 tax return. The tests for dependency are centered around the actual support tests that the candidate must pass: 1. the qualifying individual must be the taxpayer’s child, stepchild, foster child, sibling or stepsibling, or a descendent of one of these (such as a niece or nephew) 2. the qualifying individual must have the same principal residence as the taxpayer for more than half the year and there are exceptions for children of divorced parents, kidnapped children, and for children who were born or died during the year. 3. The qualifying individual must be under the age of 19, or 24 if a full-time student and 4. The qualifying individual must NOT have provided for more than one-half of their own support during the year. There are some additional rules that a dependent must pass, that really have nothing to do with the amount of support provided, but do determine their eligibility as US citizens and the ability to be considered for dependency. First, the qualifying individual must be a US citizen or national, and their marital status must be single, unless the are married but did not file a joint return for that year, or there was no tax liability that existed for either spouse had they filed separately. If the qualifying individual can pass all four of the above described qualifying tests, as well as the additional rules, then any of the deductions, exemptions, and credits that are available can be used. For instance, child care expenses, child tax credits, dependent care expenses, earned income credit, and any associated itemized deductions may be claimed if the qualifying individual is determined eligible.
Will my parents see where I work if they claim me as a dependent on their taxes?
Nope. Your income is your own income. It has nothing to do with your parents.But given that you’re working, there may be a few questions:Did you provide more than half of your own support during the year? If so, then your parents can’t claim you to begin with.How old are you? Are you above the age of 24? Are you above the age of 19, but not going to school? If so, then did you make more than $4,150 last year? If so, then your parents can’t claim you to begin with.Given the fact that you’re working, I’d suggest that you take a look at the rules for qualifying child and qualifying relative. If you don’t qualify under either of those, then your parents can’t claim you anyways, and you get to claim yourself.
Claiming College Students As Dependents?
Hey guys, I'm in the process of doing my Mom's taxes for her. Her and my father are divorced. My Dad just did his taxes and claimed my 2 youngest siblings. My mom, however, wants to claim the rest of the kids on her taxes. I am a full-time college student and was under 24 at the end of 2010, so she should be able to claim me right? I looked it up and this seems like the criteria. I go to Rutgers University. I also have 2 other siblings ages 22 and 21 who attended Harris Business School in 2010. This is not a traditional college, but it is higher learning and is a sort of vocational school. They both attended 12 hours a week. Does that mean they qualify as full-time college students as well and can be claimed as dependents? So my dad would claim- Sister (age 13), brother (age 18) My mom would claim- Me (age 23) Sister (age 22) and sister (age 22) Does that look correct to you? We all did our own individual tax returns, but we should still qualify as dependents on hers correct? Thank you to everyone to answers! I will give thumbs up and choose a best answer. -Steven
How long can my parents claim me as a dependent?
I'm 19 and I do live with them for the time being. I pay my own bills except for rent and health insurance that my mom gets through her work at a good deal. I am going to college right now and I'm paying all my tuition costs with my own money, no loans. I'm planning on moving out before the summer, but my mother insists that she can claim me as a dependent until I'm 26, even if I don't live with her. This is extremely frustrating for me because she gets to claim 6,000+ of schooling on her taxes each year that she doesn't pay for. I just don't understand what the qualifications are for her to claim me so if someone could explain that, I would appreciate it.
If my parents claim me as dependent, do I still get tax return money?
I recently received a letter saying that I claimed myself as dependent however my parents also claimed me as a dependent and I have to amend my taxes. I don't really know what any of this stuff means but I've been working for the last 3 years and I've got 2 tax returns already, and when I filled out the forms I don't remember what I put. All this stuff really confuses me, and I just want to know if i'm going to get a tax return this year if my parents claim me dependent.
Can you be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return, such as your parent's return?
Hi, I'm 20 and a full time student with a part time job. I live with my Mom and made $6,600. This is my first year doing taxes and I wanted to know if I put myself down as dependent or not?
Can I claim as independent on my taxes?
If you have earned enough money to file taxes or to receive a tax refund you should file. You must file a federal income tax return if you are a citizen or resident of the United States. Since you are single, if your income is less than $10,350.00 on your W-2 and no withholding you are not required to file. However, even if your income is less than $10,350.00 and your employer withheld withholding, it would be to your advantage to file a return to get a refund of your withholding.As far as your parents claiming you. You have said that you have not lived with them for two years. They should not be claiming you if they have not provided over half support for you. However you mention that you live with relatives. Do they provide over 50% of your support? They may be qualified to claim you if they meet the support tests and pay for your support. If not, and you pay for your own support you should be able to claim yourself.Here is a website for additional information for filing a return: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i...Taxes are not to difficult to file but since this will be your first time, you may want to visit a VITA site that have IRS volunteers to help complete returns for free.Hope this is helpful.
Would I still be able to claim myself as independent for my taxes if my parents claim me?
If your parents can claim you as a dependent - regardless of whether they actually claim you or not - then you cannot claim your own exemption. As I say repeatedly, this is not an option. The question is not whether they do claim you, but whether they can.Your parents can claim you as a qualifying child if you:Are under age 19 at the end of the year, or under age 24 and a full-time student;Lived with them for more than half the year - which includes any time you spent living in a college dorm room before you officially moved out;Did not pay more than half of your own support - you have to consider in this equation what your costs would have been had you been living on your own rather than under their roof.If those are all true, your parents can claim you - and you cannot claim your own exemption.