@jsherrip wrote:
My grandson was place with us in Dec. of last year by DHR and is still with us. His birth mother claimed him on her taxes last year. But how do I claim him as a dependent and pursue the child credit for him ? I believe the birth mother is receiving it but he is not in her care.
If "Dec of last year" you mean Dec 2020, then the child did not live with you more then half the year so you cannot claim him for 2020.
If he lives with you more then 1/2 of 2021 then you can claim him next year when you file for 2021.
**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.**
