That is a convoluted paper trail. You don't have a clear path when you claim some and don't claim some for years. All you can do is work through what you feel good about being able to defend - if asked. Each situation is unique. You may have one child that is clearly getting a doctorate and one child your hoping gets into college or you may have two star students where half each makes sense. You just have to do your best with what you have and know. Make notes and add them into your tax folder.
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