<prompt> Human: 18 year old college student. Live in family of 5 2 parents, myself, and 2 younger siblings making between 70,000-85,000 per year. Wondering if I should declare myself as independent this tax season. What benefitsrepercussions could this have? What are the requirements for me to declare myself as independent? Sort of hoping to apply for food stamps if at all possible. Very curious and wondering if somebody could answer these questions for me.  <response>: Its not a declaration so much as a test. Does your family provide more than than 50 of your needs? Food, housing, etc. Do you live with them?If so, you are a dependent. This article talks about it from the perspective of the person claiming you your relativeparent: 