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Yes, if no one else can claim you as a dependent, you can enter 1 for yourself on your tax return.

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When are you eligible to claim yourself on taxes for 1040?

You are not eligible to claim yourself as a dependent on your federal taxes -- ever. However, you are allowed to claim a personal exemption for yourself if and only if no one else can claim you as a dependent, whether or not they actually claim you.


Can I claim an exemption if I am a dependent?

No, you cannot claim an exemption if you are a dependent on someone else's tax return.


Can anyone else claim me as a dependent on their taxes?

In general, if you are financially independent and provide more than half of your own support, no one else can claim you as a dependent on their taxes.


Can you claim wife as a dependent?

You may never claim your spouse as a dependent. You may, however, claim a standard exemption for your spouse if she does not have to file and you are not filing jointly (and as long as no one else is claiming her as a dependent).


Can someone else claim you as a dependent on their taxes, and if so, who would be eligible to do so?

Yes, someone else can claim you as a dependent on their taxes if you meet certain criteria. Generally, a parent, relative, or guardian who provides more than half of your financial support and meets other IRS requirements can claim you as a dependent.


Can anyone else claim you as a dependent on their taxes?

Yes, someone else can claim you as a dependent on their taxes if they provide more than half of your financial support and you meet certain criteria such as being a relative or living with them for a certain period of time.


Can someone else claim you as a dependent on their taxes?

Yes, someone else can claim you as a dependent on their taxes if you meet certain criteria, such as being a relative, living with them for a certain period, and not providing more than half of your own financial support.


Should you claim yourself as an exemption?

Sure you should. As long as your parent or someone else is not eligible to claim you on their return then you should definitely claim yourself. It is an automatic calculation as long as you do not mark the return that someone else has claimed you on their return.


Is it better to have more dependents on your taxes?

No, it will actually give you less. If you are being claimed as a dependent on someone else's return, then you cannot claim yourself on your own return.


Can you claim your dad as a dependent?

Yes, you can claim your father as a dependant if you are providing more than half his financial support and no one else is claiming him as a dependant.


Can you file your son as a dependent if your mother filed you as a dependent?

You cannot claim any dependents if you can legitimately be claimed as a dependent by someone else. So if your mother legitimately claimed you, you cannot claim your son. But you should check the rules for claiming a dependent to see if your mother could also have claimed your son.


What is you claim yourself as a dependent and someone else claims you?

WHAT IF and you WERE NOT their QUALIFYING DEPENDENT. Then you will have to file a complete and correct PAPER 1040 federal income tax return and mail it to the correct IRS mailing address. Then the IRS will see if it can determine which 1040 income tax return they will accept as being correct.