2008 Tax Rebate Question

[blondemed]

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Will I get a rebate? I turned 24 in April 2008 and am a full-time medical student. I earned ~$3,000 last summer as part of a research stipend and filed taxes as an independent. My parents have not claimed me as a dependent for 2+ years. From my google searching, it seems that 1) the age 24 is significant in terms of determining dependent status and 2) even if your parents do not claim you as a dependent BUT you still qualify as a dependent by IRS definiton you will not get a rebate. What's the verdict?

 

[Twitch]

Only thing you should worry about is where to spend the $600 🙂

If you're still concerned, here is an IRS website that'll guide you through step by step to see if you're eligible. http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

 

[crewmaster1]

Why the hell wouldn't your parents claim you as a dependent? student loan stuff?

 

[elderjack21]

Got my rebate last week...I like to refer to it as my contribution to the ever growing national debt.