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    Jan 31, 2009, 02:34 AM
    Can I still claim
    Can I still file for last year taxes even if my parents claimed me
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    Jan 31, 2009, 07:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by runturtle View Post
    Can I still file for last year taxes even if my parents claimed me
    This does not appear to be a Small Claims Court question, which is where you've posted.

    I've asked that it be moved to the tax forum.
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    Jan 31, 2009, 10:14 AM

    Moved to taxes
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    Jan 31, 2009, 07:51 PM

    Even if you are a dependent, you must file your tax return if your income exceeds the filing requirements. Also even if you are not required to file and have a refund, you should file to get the refund.

    If someone can claim you dependent, then you can not claim your own exemption. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Requirement for a Dependent
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    Feb 2, 2009, 12:49 PM
    However, if you made MORE than $3,500 AND you are NOT a student, then your parents CANNOT legally claim you as a dependent.

    So if you meet the above criteria, claim yourself and tell your parents so they can amend their return before the IRS contacts them to force the issue.
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