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June 3, 2019
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Can I claim my daughter's 2 minor children as dependents because they all 3 lived the whole year with me and she contributed no support plus I made far more income?

  • June 3, 2019
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    Level 15
    June 3, 2019

    If you, your daughter, and grandchildren, all lived in the same home together for more than half the year, either you or your daughter can claim the children as dependents.   Your daughter gets absolute first choice, and you can only claim them if she agrees and your taxable income is higher than hers.  Or you can each claim one of the children.  The only way to know which combination turns out better is to test them.  

    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    June 3, 2019
    How much did your daughter make?  You might be able to claim her too.  How old is she?  Is she a full time student?