If someone else can claim me as a their dependent do I still get the standard deduction off my taxes?

Answer 1

You will take the standard deduction for a dependent, which may be different than the standard deduction for a nondependent.

If you have only earned income such as wages or self-employment, then the standard deduction for you is the same as for a nondependent, which is $5,350 for 2007.

If you have only unearned income, your standard deduction is $850.

If you have both earned and unearned income, your standard deduction is

Earned income + $300, but not less than $850 or more than $5,350.


So if you had $2,000 of wages and $500 of interest for example, your standard deduction is $2,300 and you have to file a return and pay taxes. Quite different than if you were a nondependent.

Answer 2

Yes you do, and do not EVER give someone else your w-2's to file with unless you are married to them. If they claim you as a dependant they get the dependancy exemption but YOU get your standard deduction. The rules are different if your income is from investments.

Answer 3

Yes, you get a standard deduction, but not an exemption for yourself.

Answer 4

If you file your own taxes you get your standard deduction but no one else can claim you.

Answer 5

if your thinking you can deduct yourself, after somebody else is paying for more than half of your livleyhood. No, That means if you live at home or with someone, and you are not paying rent, lease, or contributing to the household in which you are residing, nope.

Answer 6

only one person can claim you its you or them

Answer 7

if someone else is claiming you ..you shouldnt be doing your own.you need to give them your w-2's