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February 26, 2025
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I worked this year, so I filled my taxes this year and noticed my mom claimed me already but I haven't lived with her in three years. What do I have to do to fix this?

  • February 26, 2025
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    February 26, 2025

    If your mother claimed you that has put your SSN into the system already and you will not be able to e-file.   Better have a conversation with her---if she should not claim you she will have to amend her return after it has been fully processed.   But meanwhile you will have to file by mail.  Your return will have to be printed, signed and dated in ink, and sent by mail.

     

    Here is the criteria Mom should go by:

    WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

     

    You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2024 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

    Qualifying child

    • They're related to you.
    • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
    • They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
    • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
    • They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
      • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
    • They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
    • They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

    Qualifying relative

    • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
    • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
    • They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
    • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
    • They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
    • They made less than $5050 in 2024 (not counting Social Security)
    • You provided more than half of their financial support.

    When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

     

    IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

    https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

     

      

    When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

     

    Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

     

    **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.**