Bouga
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Can you claim your child as a dependent when on J1 visa but considered a tax resident

Hi,

 

I've been in the US since July 2018 as a J1 visa research fellow. My wife and daughter joined me in October 2018.

 

This is year we're filing jointly as a US resident according to the substantial presence test. My question is, can I claim my 4yo child as a dependent ? Which we didn't do as non resident.

 

Thank you very much for your help.

 

Best,