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egoprofit Donating Member (230 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-08-05 08:18 PM
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i wonder if i can claim myself as a dependent if i support myself...
on my tax return, anyone every think about that? you guys are the best!!! i'm 22 though so i doubt it...
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-08-05 08:19 PM
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1. you do claim yourself, it's called the
"standard deduction"
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Walt Starr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-08-05 08:21 PM
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2. Actually, the standard deduction replaces itemized deductions
You're thinking about the personal exemption.
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scruffy Donating Member (66 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-08-05 08:23 PM
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3. actually, he can take both . . .
personal exemption and the standard deduction (unless he has enough deductions to itemize)
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DancingBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Feb-08-05 08:45 PM
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4. Hi scruffy!
Welcome to DU! :hi:
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