Why is the tax software saying someone has claimed me as a dependent?
I was 23 last yr and had a full time job the whole yr. I live at my parent’s house but I wasn’t a full time or part time student last yr so why is the tax software forcing me to check under “Someone else can claim you as a dependent”? Any suggestions
yes the return was rejected, but im sure i provided more than half my support even with rent and food, etc last yr
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August 22nd, 2010 at 9:56 am
If the IRS rejected your tax return, that’s one issue.
If the software is asking you whether or not someone can claim you and you are over 18, made $3500 or more, and not in school, answer no….
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Was your return submitted and rejected. If so, your parents may have claimed you. Do they provide more than half your support? Rent, food, etc? If so, they will have to send in an amended form and take you off or you can file as a dependent.
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 am
v b is right. If it was rejected by the IRS then someone already claimed you. Since you presumably earned over $3500, no one was eligible to claim you. You will have to file a paper return. Discuss this with your parents, just in case, so they can amend their return if necessary.