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I turned 19 in 2006 in December. And i graduated highschool in June i moved out of my parents house in July. Im trying to do my taxes but my mom said shes claiming me.. can she still claim me??? I dont want to do my taxes wrong b/c of her.

2007-02-01 04:26:02 · 4 answers · asked by Susana M. 4 in Business & Finance Taxes United States

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Since you are under age 24 as of 12/31/2006 and were a full-time student in 2006 (one semester in school is enough for this status), you are a dependent of your parents. The only exception would be if you contributed more than 50% toward your own support in 2006.

Since your mother is claiming you for 2006, file the 1040EZ with zero exemptions. For 2007, if your parents do not support you, or you are not in school, then you would claim one exemption for yourself.

The above assumes you are unmarried.

2007-02-01 04:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 1 0

If you are under age 24 at the end of the tax year, a full time student, did not support more than half of your own support, and lived in his house for more than half the year you are considered his qualifying child for tax purposes and you under no circumstances you can claim yourself. If you are 24 and over if you make more then $3,300 your father can not claim you. If you are a qualifying child for your father you will not be able to file as head of household, claim your son as a dependent, or claim the Earned Income Credit, but you could claim him for the $1,000 child tax credit by using Form 8901. Your son is considered a qualifying child for both you and your dad, so the tie breakers will go into effect if both you and your dad try to claim him which in in short will say that you win and can claim the child tax credit. This will also block your dad from claiming your son as a dependent, for the child tax credit, and the Earned Income Credit (if qualified). My suggestion would be for you and your dad to both sit down with a qualified tax professional, preferable with someone who is an Enrolled Agent, who is a tax professional who is tested by the IRS for tax knowledge and who can act as your representative for tax purposes. The other thing I suggest to my clients is that you run both yours and your dads tax return with you claiming your son for the child tax credit (which you have a legal priority) versus your dad claiming your son and see which way gains the household the bigger overall tax refund. The new rules for "qualifying child" makes figuring out tax benefits very difficult, time will need to be taken to read and understand all the rules. The examples I gave you are what I believe what your current situation is.

2016-05-24 02:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

just fill out the form honestly, if it says can somebody claim you the answer is yes this year. the first full year youre out its no, unless they provide support in a specific amount.

2007-02-01 04:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 1 0

if you want to claim yourself and get your own money back then your parents can't claim you!!! she still can claim you, but it's really not fair to you b/c she's no longer supporting you!!

2007-02-01 04:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 4 · 1 1

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