John-H2021
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Hello Jenny,

You would file as head of household claiming all 5 children and take the education credit for your oldest child on your tax return.

Your oldest child would file as single and being claimed as a dependent on someone elses return, she can't take any of the children as dependents on her return.

 

Here is a link with more details https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODb... 

 

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