DeanM15
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Sorry, no you cannot. At least, not from the IRS. 

 

The IRS will not tell you who it is that takes a dependent on a return. If you both file with the dependent you will both get a set of letters with questions designed to determine who is the custodial parent for IRS purposes. 

 

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