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Claiming a dependent

alvesjra1 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:38:02 GMT

My son lived with me from Jan thru Aug. He now lives with his mom. If his mom does not work but I do can I still claim him as a dependent?

Re: Claiming a dependent

John-H2021 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:20:21 GMT

Hello , The IRS ruels state that the dependent is claimed by the person they spent the most nights with.

Re: Claiming a dependent

John-H2021 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:50:04 GMT

Hello I just wanted to clarify that the custodial parent (the one the dependent lived with the longest) can release the dependent exemtion to the other parent if they wanted to, here is an article explaining it in detail.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/what-is-form-8332-release-revocation-of-release-of-claim-to-exemption-for-child-by-custodial-parent/L25kdeRnR

Here is another article explaining claiming a dependent

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94