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Dependent Filing Question

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February 10, 2021
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Im 19 and still live at home, i have my own job and help my parent with bills. My parent has already told me that she is not going to claim me as a dependent, start getting used to me doing things on my own. If i live at home do i still have to file as can be claimed as a dependent? or since she already plans to not claim me can i file as im not going to be claimed?

DMarkM1

If you are not a student and over age 18 and make over $4300, you cannot be claimed as a dependent even if living in their home.

Here is a link with all the rules for claiming dependents. Use Table 5.

First look at the qualifying child criteria. Once you are disqualified there by not being a student, then look at qualifying relative where you would disqualify for making too much money.

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