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1337haxor · 12-08-2004, 04:23 PM

Hey,

Here is the situation I'm currently in. I am currently a student that lives at home, but for 6 months of the year I have a job. To pay for school I have a student loan which I plan on paying off on my own. Though I live at home, my parents don't pay for any of my expenses except food at home. I just pay them $200 a month and I can live at home.

At the moment, everything I buy for myself is with my money. I also pay my own bills. So far it seems like I would be able to file independently since over half of my living costs are not from my parents. But they recenty bought a car for me. Excluding the car, most of my expenses are from my income, but including the cost of the car it's pretty close to 50/50 if not over.

Would I still be able to file independently even though they paid for my car?

btw: I filed independently last year

Thanks,
Robert

12-08-2004, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
1337haxor Insane Location: PA	Could I file as independent on taxes? Hey, Here is the situation I'm currently in. I am currently a student that lives at home, but for 6 months of the year I have a job. To pay for school I have a student loan which I plan on paying off on my own. Though I live at home, my parents don't pay for any of my expenses except food at home. I just pay them $200 a month and I can live at home. At the moment, everything I buy for myself is with my money. I also pay my own bills. So far it seems like I would be able to file independently since over half of my living costs are not from my parents. But they recenty bought a car for me. Excluding the car, most of my expenses are from my income, but including the cost of the car it's pretty close to 50/50 if not over. Would I still be able to file independently even though they paid for my car? btw: I filed independently last year Thanks, Robert