2006-06-26 09:45:59 · 23 answers · asked by Morganne T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally 18. That's when no one else can claim you - unless you're a fulltime college student.
2006-06-26 09:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-26 09:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by anjumanju@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the instructions to the 1040.
Generally speaking, if one has income over specified minimums, at any age, one is required to file a tax return. The best rule of thumb is that if one gets w-2s or 1099s one should file a return even if the income is below the minimum and no tax is due, just so the IRS does not follow up trying to match a missing return with the w-2s or 1099s.
On that return, one can take certain exemptions and deductions only if one is not also claimed or could be claimed as a dependent by another person.
The rules vary by the age of the person. But there is one criteria in all of them: The dependent provides less than 50% of the dependent's total support.
But, again, the best source is the instructions for the 1040 form which can be found at www.irs.gov.
2006-06-26 18:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by shoshidad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18
2006-06-26 09:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by Redsox324 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Is age 18
2006-06-26 09:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can claim single at any age. However can becomes must when you reach age 19 or a full time student at an accredited College or University. Unlike Heatlh insurance no proof of attendance is required.
2006-06-26 10:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by mikeae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 18 teen that's when you'r parents can kick you out and don't have to pay for you anymore I would declair that independent but they can clam you if you go to college I think at lest untill you'r 22 mybe I don't know for sure about that one but I would call H&R Block for more answers on the college part!
2006-06-26 09:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by ilikeurgirlfriend_43537 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over 18 and when someone else isn't claiming you as a dependent. If your parents are still paying for college and you are living with them, they can still claim you.
2006-06-26 09:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to the Dept. of Education it is if you were born before Jan 1 1981, it might be the same for taxes. I'm 22 and I'm a dependent under my mom for educational purposes until I'm 24
2006-06-26 09:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by scarletviktoria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if you are living on your own or not. I think you can claim yourself as long as you talk it over with you legal guardian. If both claim you, you will find your self owing money
2006-06-26 09:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by pumkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋