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No, The Form 8332 can't be e-filed. The non-custodial parent must signed the form and mail it to the IRS along with the transmittal Form 8453 within 3 business days. The 1040 income tax return can still be e-filed.

 

The form 8332 is used by the custodial parent for the following reasons:

  1. Release a claim to exemption for the child to non-custodial parent.
  2. Revoke a previous Form 8332.