<prompt> Human: For the last three years my mom has pressured me to do my tax returns with her Im a dependent and not separately. I didnt give much thought to it. I asked her if there is any difference in it and she said no. When I asked her accountant that same question today, she responds with of course. Turns out my 560 federal tax return becomes a 1100. And where does the money go? To my mom. I think she knew exactly what she was doing... I want that money to pay for student loans because no one pays for that but me.What are your thoughts and what do you think I should do?  <response>: If you are actually a dependant, then she has every right to claim you. And even if she doesnt claim you, if she can claim you, then you still cant claim yourself. 