No, two people cannot take a dependent exemption for the same child. However, if you are the custodial parent and waive the exemption to the noncustodial parent you will still list your child on your return.Only the custodial parent is entitled to the special credits below because the child lives with them assuming they are a qualifying child (Qualifying Child Rules attached). 1. The exemption for the child. - Option to waive to the noncustodial parent (Completed by the custodial parent Form8332 must be attached to the return of the noncustodial parent) 2. The child tax credit. 3. Head of household filing status. 4. The credit for child and dependent care expenses. 5. The exclusion from income for dependent care benefits. 6. The earned income credit.

TurboTax

File with experts
File your taxes
Experts at your fingertips

An expert helps with your taxes, or does them for you
TurboTax Expert Full Service

TurboTax Expert Assist

TurboTax Self-Employed
Prior year taxes
File myself
File myself
Do it yourself

We'll guide you step-by-step
TurboTax Do It Yourself

TurboTax Self-Employed

TurboTax Desktop
TurboTax Free

Activate your product

Prior year taxes
Business
Business
Business taxes

Get your T2 corporate return done right, your way
TurboTax Business

TurboTax Business Desktop
Tax situations
Tax situations
Tax situations

Find extra guidance for your big life moves
For investors

For 25 and younger

For self-employed

For new to Canada

For life changes
Resources
Resources
Resources

Explore tax tools, get tips, and read reviews
Personal income tax calculator

RRSP savings calculator

Learning hub

TurboTax support (FAQ)

TurboTax community
Pricing

hoty775

Level 1

Solved

Can I claim my daughter as a dependent if someone else is

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 1, 2019
1 reply
15 views

No text available

TurboTax Free Edition Online

Best answer by DianeW777

No, two people cannot take a dependent exemption for the same child. However, if you are the custodial parent and waive the exemption to the noncustodial parent you will still list your child on your return.

Only the custodial parent is entitled to the special credits below because the child lives with them assuming they are a qualifying child (Qualifying Child Rules attached).

1. The exemption for the child. - Option to waive to the noncustodial parent

(Completed by the custodial parent Form 8332 must be attached to the return of the noncustodial parent)

2. The child tax credit.
3. Head of household filing status.
4. The credit for child and dependent care expenses.
5. The exclusion from income for dependent care benefits.
6. The earned income credit.

DianeW777Answer

Level 15

Only the custodial parent is entitled to the special credits below because the child lives with them assuming they are a qualifying child (Qualifying Child Rules attached).