<prompt> Human: Title. This was the first year that I claimed myself on my taxes. My parents werent exactly happy about it, even though I do not fit any of the qualifications for being a dependent. I am 22, support myself, and have my own apartment, etc. That being said, my parents told me that their tax preparer said they need a copy of my return. If they are not claiming me, why would they need that information?Edit: Thanks for the info guys, pretty much what I expected.Edit 2: I guess their tax guy says if I file as dependent they can get the size of my return 1400 so they want me to do an amended return and then they will just give me what I would have gotten originally. I dont think this is possible because they did not provide more than half of my financial support for the tax year, nor did I live with them. Edit to edit: he did not have all the information about my income at the time of this option. He was suggesting that my parents get all the facts to determine the best way to file.Final Edit: I have cleared the situation up, they understand not only that they cannot claim me, but also why they cannot claim me. Thank you for the input everyone.  <response>: They dont need it. Ask anyway. 