Hal_Al
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Yes, if they lived with you all year. But don't expect much. A cousin is not closely enough related to be a "Qualifying Child" for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Child Tax credit.

All you will be able to claim is the $4050 exemption, for each dependent. The exemption is just a deduction from income before tax is calculated and is not a refund.

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