Can I force her not to claim me in order for me to be able to claim myself? Not worried about family conflict.
2007-02-02 09:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Marcia M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I don't live with my mother (even live in another state) and totally support myself and pay for my own education. Do have to use her tax info for FAFSA to get education assistance.
2007-02-02 09:33:11 · update #1
Here's the deal: (that's my old Ross Perot imatation) you can claim yourself regardless of what anyone else wants or has a claim on you for. Period. Then they get in trouble if the IRS notices, which they will. The IRS will honor your return. Period.
I would point out though, that if she does provide financial benefits to you that you are not counting as support, when she gets angry as h*** about this, you might find the value of such support worth more than the extra refund you get... by having her withdraw that support. Whether one minds family conflict or not, one might certainly mind living in a cardboard box.
Here's a quote from the IRS Publication 501:
"Support Test (To Be a Qualifying Child)
To meet this test, the child cannot have provided more than half of his or her own support for the year."
and it is upon this and your assertion she provides no support that I base my answer. So you can see the importance of being accurate about the things which can be considered support!
2007-02-02 09:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by roynburton 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live at her house and eat her food and if she pays for your school you should let her claim you if she wants to. If she makes a good wage you may want to show her how it will help with your ability to get student loans if you are allowed to claim yourself. As a parent I would let my kids claim themselves for the reason that it qualifies them for some financial aid that they can't get if I claim them. If she provides over a certain % of your cost of living (such as room, food, school, etc) she by law can claim you even if you are over 18.
2007-02-02 17:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by joevette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she provides no support; as in food, shelter, clothing, insurance, or any other monetary contribution to your existance. Then she is not supporting you and you can claim yourself. Your mothers income might be a lot higher than yours and thus it will be more beneficial if she does claim you.
She only has to provide over half.
2007-02-02 17:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ben B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are over 18, so you are able to claim yourself. It would be illegal for her to claim you also, but that will on her, not you.
2007-02-02 17:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think she can claim you as a dependent because your over 18, It may be different where you are..
2007-02-02 17:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. she can only claim you with your permission now that you are over 18.....Make sure you tell her she cannot claim you. That you are claiming yourself. She can get in trouble for it if she does.......
2007-02-02 17:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by cyborg_2099 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she claims you then you will not be able to. It would be best for you to claim yourself.
2007-02-02 17:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by Tweendasheetz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you live with your mother
do you have any income
enough to file yourself
who paid for your school
who's food do you eat
2007-02-02 17:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋