I will turn 18 on May 3rd. Mom wants to claim me still cause I am in High school still.?

Ryan's mom

Since you are only 17 still, she can claim you for the whole year. If you do not attend college when you graduate and you are working she cannot claim you for next year.

alessa_sunderland

Nobody can claim "ownership" of a human anymore in the US. That is called slavery and it was abolished. Are you sure she doesn't mean that she wants to "claim" you on her taxes? Because if she does that is perfectly legal and acceptable if you still live in her household and she helps take care of your daily living expenses.

Henry VIII

If mom is still paying for your food and shelter than it is quite proper for her to claim you as a dependant. Move out get a job and she can't claim you.

jennyedoll

do you mean claim you on her taxes? If she is in fact supporting you she has every right to claim you as a dependant. If you don't want that then you can move out and support yourself, then she can't claim you on next year's taxes. Doesn't sound like that would be in your best interests though...

Ginger W

If you are still living with your mom and she is supporting you, she can claim you as a dependent. However if you move out and are supporting yourself, she can't claim you as a dependant....

T J

At the age of 18 you can claim independence! but also know that a mother is only looking out for you and your best interests- either way I wish you the best and if you do need advice from a lawyer just call one from the yellow pgs.and 1 will have a free consult avail.

makingapost

My Q to you is;; do you have a job and pay taxes? If you do work but live at home full-time and mom provides more than 50% to your well being - shelter, food, transportation, etc - she can claim you as a dependant.

Change those things and you can change the outcome.

Do yourself a favor however;; KNOW what you're asking for!

legalsecretary

He who pays the bills makes the rules....simple as that...if you don't like her rules, find a place that will rent to you, get a job, find a car, pay car insurance, pay for your own gas, pay for college, buy your own clothes, buy your own food, pay for your own health insurance, or if your boyfriend is so wonderful and the man you want to spend forever with, I am sure you will have no problems, because he has already offered to do all of the above for you plus take care of your children and pay for their college education as well....I am sure at 18 you are ready for all of that, right? If not, then quit complaining and enjoy the time you have at home without those responsibilities and hug your mom and tell her you love her!!!! Oh, and thank her for all that she does for you....

As long as you are living under your mother's roof and she is supporting you, she can claim you until you are 23.

Best way to prevent that is get a job, move out and become independent.

If you are old enough to have a boyfried, you are old enough to get a job.....So, as soon as you finish high school leave.

Or ---- you could live at home, go on to college and quit hasseling your mother.

one up

200% agree with lilly

Lilly

As long as you live under her roof and she is supporting you, she can claim you on her taxes.
Once you turn 18, you are an adult, if you have a job, and can support yourself, then you will be able to live on your own, and it's not cheap! And once you can take care of your bills, rent, cell phone, gas, and have a job, then you can claim yourself.

Try thinking about the just for this month how you will get thru things. 5 yrs is a long time.
You will change and grow up a lot!
live with your Mom, experience life, while you are young and she is footing the bill. Go to school. Have a social life.

Until you can support yourself, and live on your own.......
I'd just live with her, get my education and/or a job.
CUZ once you move out, you have to pay for everything!
your medical bills, dr. visits, rent, phone, electric, water, gas, everything! food. Bills pile up.

So instead of asking yourself WHY?
Ask WHY NOT?

madamspud

Just by reading your question I can tell you are still quite young for your age.
Your mpm is only trying to do what will be best for you & although you can't see it now in years to come you'll be surprised at how many things you're mom was right about.
Have you ever bothered to sit down & talk with your mom to find out why she thinks like she does? I really think you should, I'm sure she'll surprise you

forktonguebush

What do you mean by claim you? You are 18 and considered an adult. Move on with your life. If you are still in school and depend upon her financially then she can claim you on her taxes until you finish school. If you are not in school and still live under her roof then you have 2 choices. Pay up and shut up or move out. If she feels you are incompetent then she'll have to go to court to prove it or have a Doctor certify you in capable of caring for yourself.

DAR

If you live at home and are a full time student, typically she can claim you. We are talking about taxes, I presume?

As to the rest, when you are an adult you are an adult. She can condition paying for you, though, since it is her money and home, presumably.

lowflyer1

Move out

ticklemeblue

She can only claim you as a dependent after you turn 18 if you are a full time college student and you don't have too high of earnings...

Kimmie

Sounds like she gets a check on you. And wants to keep it. Move Out. Talk to your school counselor and see if they can help. You can also call the Legal Aid for your state. And aquire a Lawyer. Having ADHD doesn't mean you cant take care of your self. I just means you may have to concentrate more on your decisions. Take a step to take care of youself.

Tiffers

Hi Marlies, its highly likely that you will need to have some sort of assessment to challenge your Moms decision. I would suggest seeing if you can get a private and in confidence meeting with your Doctor. They will be able to advise.

aleks

legally...your parenst can claim you as a dependent till teh age of 23 years.

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