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June 1, 2019
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I am not married. My son was born October 2016. His mother will claim him on her tax return. Do I need to do anything with him on my tax return? Do I add him anywhere if I am not filing him as a dependant?

  • June 1, 2019
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He is on my health insurance plan if that matters...
Best answer by PeterM

No, if the child's mother is claiming him then there isn't anyway for you to claim him also. If you received a 1095-A, you'll have to enter that, but otherwise...no information is needed about your son.


If you have a 1095-B, a form titled Health Coverage, the IRS does NOT need any details from this form. You can keep any 1095-B forms you get from your health insurance company or the government agency that sponsors your plan for your records.

If you have a 1095-C, a form titled Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage the IRS does NOT need any details from this form. You can keep any 1095-C forms you get from your employer for your records.


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PeterMAnswer
Level 7
June 1, 2019

No, if the child's mother is claiming him then there isn't anyway for you to claim him also. If you received a 1095-A, you'll have to enter that, but otherwise...no information is needed about your son.


If you have a 1095-B, a form titled Health Coverage, the IRS does NOT need any details from this form. You can keep any 1095-B forms you get from your health insurance company or the government agency that sponsors your plan for your records.

If you have a 1095-C, a form titled Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage the IRS does NOT need any details from this form. You can keep any 1095-C forms you get from your employer for your records.