MarilynG1
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Have you tried Deleting the dependent in the MY INFO section?

 

If this is your child you are claiming as a Dependent, they need to live with you over half the year, so 'months lived with you' needs to be 6 or more.  It can't be 0.

 

If this is another person you are claiming as a Dependent, they need to live with you all year. 

 

If this is your child and you are NOT claiming them as a Dependent, but for Earned Income Credit only, they need to live with you over half the year. 

 

Here's more detailed info on Claiming a Dependent and Qualifying Child for EIC. 

 

 

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