DavidD66
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Deductions & credits

The question is not whether you should claim your son on your tax return for 2020, the real question is does he qualify as your dependent.  If he qualifies as your dependent, the he is required to check the box on his return indicating that someone else can claim him.  For more information, see:

 

Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return

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