Are you referring to form 8332? If you and the other parent are divorced or never married and live apart, then if the 8332 is signed by the custodial parent, the "other" parent can get the child tax credit or the credit for other dependent--depending on the age of the child. The custodial parent retains the ability to file as head of household, get earned income credit and get the childcare credit.
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