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June 3, 2019
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Legally my 16 yr old son lives with his father yet has resided in my home since November 2016. Am I allowed to claim him as a dependent?

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Best answer by DianeW777

Not in less the father would sign a waiver allowing you to take the exemption for your son because your son did not live with your for more than six months in 2016.

More information is provided for you here.  Form 8332

What is Form 8332: Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent

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June 3, 2019

Not in less the father would sign a waiver allowing you to take the exemption for your son because your son did not live with your for more than six months in 2016.

More information is provided for you here.  Form 8332

What is Form 8332: Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent

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