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    Mar 6, 2008, 08:40 PM
    Should I claim myself or allow my dad to claim me as a dependent on his taxes
    I Am Almost 22 , I Go To Nursing School And Totally Support Myself. I Did Work In 2007 Up Until June. My Dad Is Wanting To Claim Me As A Dependent, But I Think I Would Be Better Off If I Claim Myself. Should I Claim Myself, Or Should My Dad Claim Me? What Is Better For Me?
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    Mar 6, 2008, 11:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BELEIV
    I Am Almost 22 , I Go To Nursing School And Totally Support Myself. I Did Work In 2007 Up Until June. My Dad Is Wanting To Claim Me As A Dependent, But I Think I Would Be Better Off If I Claim Myself. Should I Claim Myself, Or Should My Dad Claim Me? What Is Better For Me?
    If you claim yourself, just be aware that you will get back every penny your taken out in taxes. Just ask your dad if he'll give you that amount, and let him claim you. Only if you can trust that he will give you the money. Remember, you'll be helping out your dad while getting the money you would have gotten back anyway.
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    Mar 6, 2008, 11:14 PM
    That's a good point. Did you live with him?
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