@Lovingsitter4u wrote:
I live in California, I have 2 fosters placed in my since July 5th 2020 and they are currently still placed with me (3/14/2021).
5 months in 2020
3 months so far 2021
Would I claim them for 2020 or 2021?
Also what would I need when filing? There Social security? Birth cert.? Ect.
T.I.A.
For both years they must live with you more than half the year to claim them (more the 183 days). July 5 is slightly less than a half yea by a few daysr so legally, no.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
