Can I file as an independent?

I recently did some work as independent contractor working as roadside assistance. Before then I worked a normal job that withheld taxes from my paychecks. I just filed my taxes for my normal job the same way I do every year, except i had completely...

I'm a little confused on what precisely qualifies you to file independent for taxes. I'm a college student and I go away for college. I'm 19 and since I'm a freshman, half the year in 2011 I lived at home with my parents. That said, they still didn't...

Here's my situation. I'm a 21 year old college senior. For the past two years, I've paid all my tuition and any other related school expenses. The reason I do that is because I don't qualify for financial aid because I work and make, according to FAFSA...

I'm 18 and if I file as a dependent I will owe taxes. If I file as an independent I'll get a refund. I really can't afford to pay the $250 they want (federal and state combined). Is that considered fraud? My mom wasn't planning on claiming me since I...

Okay, so one of my friends is 20 years old and still living at home. His parents do not file taxes. My question is: can he file his taxes as an independent even though he still lives ...show more

I am filling my taxes and fafsa, and I noticed that to be counted as in the household, you must have half you income coming from the household. My sister gets more than half of her income from my parents, so can she file as independent and still be counted...

As of Dec 2010, I will be 23 years old. My mother thinks she can add me to her tax return as a dependent because she helped me get financial aid from the government for the 2010 spring semester. Although, I did use her income (2008 tax return) for the...

I am fairly sure you can't but I just want to be sure about this. My mother hasn't paid for any of my expenses this is entire year and I lived with a friend's family for the summer before I moved into my apartment in August. I worked part time and went...

My parents are not paying any money towards my tuition, I do not live there any longer. I have my drivers license and I registered to vote in another state. How can I file as an independent?