What to Know If Your Parents Still Claim You as a Dependent

It Affects Your Credits, Your Deductions, and Even Your Refund

Your parents may still be able to claim you as a dependent if you’re:

• Under 24

• A full-time student

• Living with them for more than half the year

• Not providing more than half your own support

🎓 Impact on Your Taxes:

• You can’t claim education credits yourself—they go to your parents

• You can still file a return to get back withheld income taxes

• You can’t claim the standard deduction as an independent filer

✅ What You Can Do:

• File your own return (as long as you mark yourself as a dependent)

• Deduct student loan interest if you’re not being claimed

• Coordinate with your parents to avoid double-dipping

Clarity is key. Coordinate with your family before filing!