#ClaimedAsDependent #TaxFiling #MomIndependenceDilemma
Hey there! 🌟 If you’re finding yourself in a sticky situation where your mom has claimed you as a dependent at 21 years old, you’re not alone. 🤔 Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty details and see how you can navigate this tricky tax situation successfully! 🚀
Understanding the Tax Implications
When it comes to tax filing and being claimed as a dependent, age is just a number. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. **Dependent Status**: If your mom has claimed you as a dependent, it may impact your ability to claim certain tax credits and deductions on your own tax return.
2. **Income Threshold**: Whether or not you can be claimed as a dependent typically hinges on your income level. If you’re earning above a certain threshold, you may not meet the criteria to be claimed as a dependent.
3. **Filing Independently**: Despite being claimed as a dependent, you may still be able to file your own tax return as an independent filer. This can often lead to different tax implications for both you and your mom.
Steps to Take
Feeling stuck? Here are a few actionable steps you can take to address the situation:
1. **Talk it Out**: Communication is key. Have an open and honest conversation with your mom about the decision to claim you as a dependent. Understanding her perspective can help you navigate the situation more effectively.
2. **Consult a Tax Professional**: When in doubt, seek expert advice. Consulting a tax professional can provide you with personalized guidance based on your specific circumstances and help you make informed decisions about your tax filing.
3. **Review Your Finances**: Take a closer look at your income, expenses, and financial situation. Understanding where you stand financially can shed light on whether being claimed as a dependent makes sense for your tax situation.
In Conclusion
Being claimed as a dependent at 21 can certainly raise some questions and concerns, but with the right approach, you can tackle this challenge head-on. Remember, each tax situation is unique, so it’s essential to assess your circumstances carefully and seek professional advice if needed. 🌟 Good luck on your tax journey! 💼💰
Mail the return. IRS sends you both letters. She’ll need to prove she can claim you
According to https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/dependents there are a few requirements a child has to meet before a parent can claim them as a dependent.
Did you meet those requirements during those years?
If you’re not sure, do more research.
If you think that you definitely did not meet the requirements, but your mom claimed you as one anyway, then:
1) Your mom can amend her taxes, and then you can file with no issue.
or
2) You can try filing a paper return that insists you’re not a dependent… which will likely trigger the IRS to notice the conflict, contact both of you, demand evidence… and effectively rule on who is right.
Source: https://www.mybanktracker.com/blog/taxes/claimed-dependent-wrongly-308108
You can be claimed under 24 as a student, or older if disabled, or if she supports you half the year. If you are none of these then she likely can’t claim you.
The apple did not fall too far from the tree for these tax payers
> I haven’t had the money to be able to pay my taxes ever since I turned 18 because, for the most part, I’ve done sole proprietor jobs, and when the time came, I never had the money.
That’s why you put 30% of your sole prop income away the second you earn it to be able to pay taxes at the end of the year. If you’re in a very low tax bracket obviously you may need to put away less, but you need to be thinking about that when you earn the money. And you need to make “estimated tax payments” throughout the year.
Even if you don’t have the money to pay, you still file. There are separate penalties for “failure to pay” and “failure to file” and currently you’re racking up both types of penalties. No matter what, you file your taxes on time, and you can talk to the IRS about getting on a payment plan if you can’t pay.
> I tried to file them this year and got a rejection
Send in a paper copy. If you e-file it will be automatically rejected, but if you paper file the IRS will process it and then sort out between you and your mother who actually gets to claim you. If she’s not providing any support, she won’t be able to.
> I am engaged and pregnant and want to know how that could interfere with my marriage or my child in this upcoming year
Tax filings can’t do anything to affect your marriage or child. She definitely won’t be able to claim you once you’re married with your own child, but it sounds like she already couldn’t if she already didn’t provide any support.
Call your mom and tell her to file a 1040x to remove you as a dependent. Tell her your Mom your filing a 1040 as an independent and if she does not file a 1040x [https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040x](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040x) removing you as a dependent. The IRS will audit her to find out if she provided half you support in 2023.
Then file your 1040 by mail on paper to bypass the system edit that is blocking your tax form.