AboutGlenn D Schnabel Expertise I can answer most federal individual income tax questions.
I can not provide legal advise.
Experience I have worked for a CPA firm for over 11 years.
I have worked in private as well as government
I have recently been running a tax preparation office, mainly focusing on
individual income taxes
Organizations I have been affiliated with managing condo associations and as a member of a coalition to educate condo owners as to their rights and responsibilities.
Education/Credentials I have my B.S.B.A in Business Administration . Concentration in Accounting
I have gone to yearly tax seminars and have tried to keep up with the
evolving tax changes
Awards and Honors Over my years I have received local awards for contributions to worthy
organizations.
Past/Present Clients This, of course remains confidential
Question Hello. I had a summer job in 2008, and I wrote in my paperwork, when they hired me, that I was not considered as a dependant of anyone. But, I am a dependant, of my parents. This year I have the same job, and I filed as being a dependant of someone else. Now, I get less taxes taken out of every paycheck. Can I go back to last years taxes, and claim the difference? Thaank you.
Answer Tea,
When you filed your return for 2008, did you file as a dependent of your parents? Hence no exemption?
If you file for 2009 claiming less allowances on your W-4, then at the end of the year you would gave less paid in and more in your paycheck.
Each year stands on its own. You cannot claim the difference.
If you had an overpayment of taxes in 2008, you could have applied any refund towards your 2009 tax return. I'm sure if you had a refund, you took it.
