Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

@Brich22390 

Here's the actual fine print from the interview:

 

"Which parent can claim the dependent on their tax return if we live together but aren't married?
If you're living with the other parent and aren't married and don't have an agreement, the parent who has the highest adjusted income for the year has the right to claim the child on their tax return. However, you're allowed to have an agreement between the two of you about who will actually claim the child. In the case of an agreement, you won't have to fill out Form 8332. Keep in mind, the parent that claims the child as a dependent is the only one allowed to claim all the child-related credits such as the Earned Income Credit and Child and Dependent Care Credit. The other parent should not list the child on their tax return