Are there tax implications in withdrawing money early from a retirement account?

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• How can I save more money on taxes or get a bigger refund?

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• Should I still file even if I did not make much money last year?

  You should file your tax return even if your total income is below the filing requirement so that you can get a refund on any withheld federal income tax. 

• Can I claim my parents as dependent because I’m sending money to them overseas?

  Unfortunately, you cannot claim your parents if they did not reside in United States, Mexico or Canada even if you provided more than half of their support.