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Pooface · 03-01-2005, 10:24 PM

OK Im trying to claim myself as a dependant but when I goto file it says that the dependants social security number can't be the same as the filers. How do i claim myself as dependant then...?

Thanks.

ratbastid · 03-02-2005, 06:59 AM

I don't think you can claim yourself as a dependant. You're not a dependant, you're the taxpayer. I could be wrong about this, as IANAA (I Am Not An Accountant).

hrdwareguy · 03-02-2005, 08:33 AM

ratbastid is correct. You are the taxpayer, not a dependent of the taxpayer. You will get the 3400 deduction for yourself, but you can not take an additional 1000 credit for yourself.

runtuff · 03-02-2005, 08:42 AM

Yeah stop and think about it for a second. Everyone has to have a SSN, you, your dependants (sp?) thats how the IRS keeps track of these things. Else your parents might claim you!

Pooface · 03-02-2005, 10:12 AM

I kept reading everywhere and my co workers were telling me that I could take my self as a dependant but they explained it now as it's already taken out just by you filing or somthing. I don't know. My boss took my W2 home and figured the real reason im not getting anywhere near as much back this year as i did last was that I made just too much money. I made roughly 15,000 and they took out a little over 1000 and Im getting about 320 back.

gar1976 · 03-02-2005, 06:25 PM

You get to claim an exemption for yourself ($3,100), only if you're not claimed as a dependent on someone else's returns (eg, your parents). That plus the standard deduction will take most of your taxable income away if you only made $15k.

Captain Nemo · 03-03-2005, 05:46 AM

I'd say his calculated refund is roughly correct, once you figure his standard deduction and exemption would drop him into the 10% tax bracket. Taxes, gotta love 'em

gar1976 · 03-03-2005, 08:02 PM

He could look into dropping his refund into a roth, getting the 50% credit, and then pulling the roth contributions out the next day.

That just smacks of abuse, and is sure to be closed up soon.

03-01-2005, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pooface Tilted Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location:	A taxing question? OK Im trying to claim myself as a dependant but when I goto file it says that the dependants social security number can't be the same as the filers. How do i claim myself as dependant then...? Thanks. __________________ Better read fast, this post is coming down.

03-02-2005, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	ratbastid is correct. You are the taxpayer, not a dependent of the taxpayer. You will get the 3400 deduction for yourself, but you can not take an additional 1000 credit for yourself. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

03-02-2005, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pooface Tilted Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location:	I kept reading everywhere and my co workers were telling me that I could take my self as a dependant but they explained it now as it's already taken out just by you filing or somthing. I don't know. My boss took my W2 home and figured the real reason im not getting anywhere near as much back this year as i did last was that I made just too much money. I made roughly 15,000 and they took out a little over 1000 and Im getting about 320 back. __________________ Better read fast, this post is coming down.

03-02-2005, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
gar1976 Custom User Title Location: Lurking. Under the desk.	You get to claim an exemption for yourself ($3,100), only if you're not claimed as a dependent on someone else's returns (eg, your parents). That plus the standard deduction will take most of your taxable income away if you only made $15k. __________________ Blistex, in regards to crappy games - They made pong look like a story driven RPG with a dynamic campaign.

03-03-2005, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
gar1976 Custom User Title Location: Lurking. Under the desk.	He could look into dropping his refund into a roth, getting the 50% credit, and then pulling the roth contributions out the next day. That just smacks of abuse, and is sure to be closed up soon. __________________ Blistex, in regards to crappy games - They made pong look like a story driven RPG with a dynamic campaign.

03-02-2005, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	I don't think you can claim yourself as a dependant. You're not a dependant, you're the taxpayer. I could be wrong about this, as IANAA (I Am Not An Accountant).

03-02-2005, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
runtuff Crazy	Yeah stop and think about it for a second. Everyone has to have a SSN, you, your dependants (sp?) thats how the IRS keeps track of these things. Else your parents might claim you!

03-03-2005, 05:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Nemo Insane Location: In a forest of red tape (but hey, I have scissors)	I'd say his calculated refund is roughly correct, once you figure his standard deduction and exemption would drop him into the 10% tax bracket. Taxes, gotta love 'em