<prompt> Human: In May, I graduated highschool. In August, I moved out and now live on my own with a full-time job. In November I turned 19. I am going to university but Im not a full time student, Im not even enrolled in any classes this semester. Even though I fail every IRS test, my dad stills wants to claim me as a dependent. Edit: I made this post in ignorance, missed a few words in the IRS guidelines so it sounded to me that my dad trying to claim me as a dependent was him trying to commit tax fraud. Assistant: Didnt you attend a school for 5 months in 2016? It seems that your dad can claim you as a dependent for 2016. Human: I was in highschool until May, so yes. Though I still moved out and provided for myself for 4 months of the year, but my dad most likely still provided for more than half of my support throughout the year so that isnt an issue. Thanks for the help!  <response>: So your father can claim you. Unless you made more money than he did, its probably to your familys net advantage that he do so.You can file taxes in any event. 