can i claim the standard deduction if my parents don't claim me as dependent?
<answer> Yes, you can claimed as a dependent on another return. <context> To indicate that you can be claimed as a dependent on another return: 1  From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop) click the Federal tab. 2  Click Basic Information to expand the section, then click Dependent on someone else's tax return. 3  Click Yes if you can be claimed as a dependent on another return.