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I want to double check to make sure my daughter wasn't claimed as my dependent. I got an EITC but I didn't list her as a dependent

My childs mom wants to claim her this year for taxes and I didnt list my daughter as my dependent but they gave me the EITC for my daguther. I just want to make sure that it wasn't considered a claim.
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I want to double check to make sure my daughter wasn't claimed as my dependent. I got an EITC but I didn't list her as a dependent

The child tax credit is a credit for having dependent children younger than age 17. The Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a credit for certain lower-income taxpayers, with or without children

JamesG1
Expert Alumni

I want to double check to make sure my daughter wasn't claimed as my dependent. I got an EITC but I didn't list her as a dependent

@Mellowyellow

Are you able to view the 2020 Federal 1040 tax return?  Dependents are listed in the center of page 1 of the 1040 under the heading Dependents.

 

Your daughter should be listed on Schedule EIC Earned Income Credit as the qualifying child

 

The tests for a qualifying child are:

  • Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew).
  • Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year.
  • Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled.
  • Support: Must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year.
  • Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year.

You can review the 1040 in TurboTax Online by following these directions. 

  • Down the left side of the screen, click on Tax Tools.
  • Click on Tools.
  • Under Other helpful links, click on View Tax Summary.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click on Preview My 1040 to see the actual tax return that you prepared.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click Back to return. 

You can print or view your full tax returns prior to filing after you have paid for the software.

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JamesG1
Expert Alumni

I want to double check to make sure my daughter wasn't claimed as my dependent. I got an EITC but I didn't list her as a dependent

@jacobtyner9549

Are you able to view the 2020 Federal 1040 tax return?  Dependents are listed in the center of page 1 of the 1040 under the heading Dependents.

 

Your daughter should be listed on Schedule EIC Earned Income Credit as the qualifying child.  The tests for a qualifying child are:

  • Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew).
  • Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year.
  • Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled.
  • Support: Must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year.
  • Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year.

You can review the 1040 in TurboTax Online by following these directions. 

  • Down the left side of the screen, click on Tax Tools.
  • Click on Tools.
  • Under Other helpful links, click on View Tax Summary.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click on Preview My 1040 to see the actual tax return that you prepared.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click Back to return. 

You can print or view your full tax returns prior to filing after you have paid for the software.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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