<prompt> Human: Some background info:My gf is 21 years old and works for a retail clothing store. She is part time, but has been able to work quite a bit this past year 20-30hrsweek. I dont know exactly how much she makes, but I believe its in the 10,000 ballpark just to be safe. Her dad now suddenly feels entitled to her tax return since shes been living with her parents while she goes to school and works. Details aside.Can he take her tax return?Is there anything she can do to avoid handing over her tax return to her parents?How can she avoid this in the future? Would it make sense to file as an independent at this point in her life or would that do more harm than good?Has anyone else experienced this? What did you do?I appreciate any feedback you have! Thanks!  <response>: If shes not paying rent or anything I would advise she let herself be claimed. No reason to mess up her living situation. 