What other information would you need? I've read through the articles and it's still not 100% clear. Maybe I am confused about claiming a child just as a dependent vs. as a child (it seems there are some differences). As far as a few more details, the children live with us the majority of the time, I have the higher income in the house, their mother (my domestic partner) will not claim them on her tax return, I have provided more than half of their support. Can I consider the child a step-child since the mother and I have a domestic partnership? My employer recognizes them as step-children for benefit reasons.
The last 2 articles seem to contradict each other. The one labeled "Who can I claim as my dependent?" states that I can claim a "child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.)". The last article listed labeled "Rules for Claiming a Dependent" states that there are 2 types of dependents: Qualifying Relative and Qualifying Child.
Thank you for the help
