Vanessa A
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

That is correct.  You will put both on your return and only claim one as a dependent.  As you go through the questions regarding your kids, you will come to a few questions asking if you have an agreement with anyone else to claim them.  This is where you will answer yes and be able to not claim one of them. 

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