I thought the following would apply even if he does not claim the dependant on the tax return:
- You meet the qualifications to claim the child as your dependent, even if the other (noncustodial) parent is actually claiming the child as a dependent on their return.
And if he can claim HOH which it seems he can he would take the standard deduction. And because he is not filing as married filing separately, would I be able to claim the itemized deduction since it doesn't appear we need to take the same deduction since he would not be filing as married filing separately?
