Vanessa A
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Yes, if you do not plan to claim someone as a dependent, it is always best to delete them from your return for the year you are not claiming them.  You can always add them back in future years. 

 

Also, if they were not eligible dependents last year and you did claim them, you may need to Amend Your Return for 2023 to remove them.  

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