DianeW777
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Deductions & credits

As I go through the questions for the dependent, it appears that the questions are there. If you have a child who lives with you, but have chosen to waive that dependent to the noncustodial parent with Form 8332, then you do have an agreement.

 

If you are the noncustodial parent who lists zero or less that seven months and the custodial parent is allowing you to take the dependent for Child Tax Credit (CTC), you have in possession a Form 8332 to claim the child signed by the custodial parent, then you do have an agreement.  Either way provides the correct results.  The noncustodial parent is required to have the signed Form 8332 before filing, then send with Form 8458 after e-file acceptance.

 

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