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June 1, 2019
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My wife has a child but not mine

  • June 1, 2019
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Her daughter is not legally mine but i still support them both how do i claim that?
Best answer by xmasbaby0

If you file a joint return you can claim the child on your joint return. By filing as “Married Filing Jointly” you will each get the $4050 personal exemptions and the standard deduction of $12,600 for a married couple.

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Level 15
June 1, 2019

If you file a joint return you can claim the child on your joint return. By filing as “Married Filing Jointly” you will each get the $4050 personal exemptions and the standard deduction of $12,600 for a married couple.

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