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Noncustodial parents (the parent that doesn’t live with the kids) can claim their children as dependents if the following applies:

• The custodial parent (the parent that lives with the children) signs Form 8332 (or a similar statement) that releases him to claim the children as dependents.

The noncustodial parent can claim the following that benefits:

1. The dependent exemption

2. The child tax credit

The custodial parent can claim:

1. Head of household filing status

2. The earned income credit

3. The child and dependent care credit