<prompt> Human: As mentioned in the title, I am a full-time student that does not get more than 50 financial support from my parents more like 5.Details: Age 22 Parents pay for health and car insurance, phone bill on a family plan, Held a job from August 16 - August 17 From February - August 2017, lived with roommates and paid rent with no parental assistance. Enrolled as a full-time student 2017-18 academic year Received scholarship money, room board waiver, book stipend, and monthly stipend. I live on campus around 100 miles away from parents. Parents claim 4 kids. 2 children, 1 living at home with a job, 1 full-time student. My parents have already submitted their returns through their accountant with me claimed as a dependent. Ive talked to my dad about it, but he isnt too well-versed with the details. However, he and his accountant figured they could claim for a student tax break and they did so. I was going to fix my own and claim myself as a dependent but after seeing my estimated returns fall by almost 500, I decided against it after wiping a small tear off my cheek. How should I go about this? I can edit in actual figures if needed.  <response>: ... you dont think your parents support you to the tune of 500a year? Until youre off their dole, let them keep the 500. 