Taxes parents claiming me?

These are the rules for a child deduction.

Son, etc AND

Under 19 at end of 2006, etc AND

Did not provide over half of his support for the year AND

Lived with parent more than half the year

So it sounds like he can't claim you. He is about 2 weeks short. There is an exception on length based on temporary military service but I don't know for sure if this is temporary. Ask the IRS to be sure.

No, actually you didn't live there for six months - you lived there for five months and 13 days.

If you went into the army then, it would seem that you very possibly provided more than half of your support for the year. If so, your dad can't claim you as a dependent.

This one is a very close call. The IRS has a form for figuring out support for the year when determining dependency. Your dad would have to fill that out to show that you didn't provide more than half of your support, if he claims you and is questioned as to whether he had the right to.

If I were you, I'd file, claiming myself. The worst that happens is that the IRS disallows your claim, and you'd end up having to pay back the extra taxes.

Yes. Because He Is Paying Taxes For The Year You Lived With Him. And If You Are Under 21

There is an area on the tax form where it asks you if you can be claimed by someone else. I believe he can claim you for the dates in question, and you can file by yourself.

P.S. Thank you for joining the Army to protect all our freedoms.

Your parents cannot claim you since you were not a full-time student for at least part of 5 months during the year. Ditto for 2006. If you don't come clean with your folks, they COULD have IRS issues to deal with. There is no "loophole" as your father claims. Period.

How old are you? This year yes he can, but next year no. Since you dont live with him, he can only claim you as a dependant in the time you lived with him. Usualy when you make five hundred dollars or more, you have to file.

Your dad can still claim you as a dependant but you will also file. Believe me, my son is 21 and I've been claiming him every year and he still files taxes himself.

Once you turn 18, your parents can not claim you on their taxes. Your considered an adult. However, if he attempts to claim you, you can't file your own return.

if you go to IRS.gov, this will answer this question. In order to claim you as a dependent he would have had to support you for the entire year. You will need to file your own income tax forms.

Yes, he still gets to claim you. You must still file to report your income.