I want to file my own taxes since I made $18k last year and paid $4500 in taxes but might not be able to since my mom is filing me as her dependant can I still get a refund back. I am 24 years old and do not receve $ from her just live under her roof ( I pay my own bills including food)
2007-01-12 12:23:29 · 7 answers · asked by chris 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If you're 24, you're not her dependent, and she could get in big trouble for claiming you. I don't believe that you'll get a refund if she claims you.
BUT, if she's not supporting you, you're not her dependent anymore. You don't "depend" on her for support.
I think you should tell your mom not to be greedy, and to stop claiming you, because she's messing with YOUR income tax returns.
2007-01-12 12:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you turned 24 before the end of 2006, and you're not totally and permanently disabled, then your mom can't claim you any more, and in fact couldn't even if she provided all of your support. Suggest to her that she read the rules for eligible dependents in the instructions for 1040.
Whether you were claimed as a dependent or not, you'd still be responsible for filing your own return since you're over the limit to not file.
And if the $4500 you mention was all federal income tax withheld (other taxes like social security and medicare don't count), you should get a large refund.
2007-01-12 12:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be able to file your own taxes.
You can be claimed as a qualifying child until you reach 18 or, if you are a full time student, 24.
Once you can no longer be a qualifying child, your parent can still claim you as a qualifying relative- If you meet the tests, one of which is you can't more than $3,300 and you can't provide more than 1/2 of your own support. You meet the 2 others: You are not a qualifying child, You are a member of their householed
2007-01-12 14:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Smart1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your income is greater than $2700 AND you are not a full time student under 24, AND since she doesn't pay more than half of your living expenses, you do NOT qualify as a dependant for her to claim an exemption. Therefore, you are entitled to and should file your OWN return. Hope this helps. =)
2007-01-12 12:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by LaLa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I think that she is stretching that just a little. You may want to double check, but once you have finished school, and have reached 23 (check that too) you are on your own. No one can claim you as a dependent unless you are blind or disabled. If you aren't, you mom can't take you as a dependent. But if you are a full time student, check with the IRS to see what the cut off age is.
2007-01-12 12:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by David L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you marrying a guy who does not paintings? looks such as you've got 2 new dependents if he lives with you. There are numerous variables for the youngster, including who he lives with and if his mom has the final to declare him. you may detect a guy who desires to help you, not guy or woman who's searching for a meal fee ticket.
2016-12-16 03:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
then you should be able to claim yourself. are you paying her any money? if so then you should definitely claim yourself.
2007-01-12 12:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by nrsldy04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋