<prompt> Human: I have a very annoying and frustrating problem, my parents claimed me as a dependent on their income tax and they received a letter from the IRS regarding that claim. My mother told me that she does not know how that happened and that their accountant must have accidentally assumed I was a dependent. I spoke with my mother and she wants me to send in my W-2 so that I can send in an amended return. I dont feel too comfortable going this route since I am a full-time student and I work full time as well, I also claimed the student tax credit last year. According to the accountant sending in an amended statement on my part will be cheaper but I feel that this will essentially screw me over in the long run, especially in light of my school status.Assistant: Did you provide more than half of your own support for the year? Did you live with your parents for more than half of the year?If you follow the IRS rules, it is clear who gets the exemption for you; theres no argument and no choosing.Human: I definitely provided for more than half of my support for the year. I moved in with my girlfriend around May last year but my home address is still listed under theirs.  <response>: Fine. Then you are entitled to the exemption and they are not. The parents need to refile their tax return correctly.You should write what you just wrote in an email to the accountant. Direct statements like that - in writing - put them on notice to do it right; they wouldnt be able to claim any ambiguity about the situation, if they continue to file the returns wrongly the IRS can go after them for knowing fraud. 