<prompt> Human: Hi everyone. So my dad is doing his taxes and he says he needs the tax form for my schooling so he can get a break on them. I am 19 and paid for my own schooling, and he cant claim me as a dependent. Is that legal? Or allowed even? I keep putting it off because I dont believe he can do this. Any help would be appreciated. EDIT: I should have mentioned that I am not in college anymore. I was taking some classes at my community college for a semester. Hes trying to file taxes for that semester.  <response>: In order for him to take any education credits for you, he would have to claim you as a dependent. 