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What does question "Someone else can claim ... on there return" mean?

vivekbansalin — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:09:56 GMT

We have 2 minor kids, who are on my wife's insurace. What does question "Someone else can claim ... on there return" mean in this case.

Can both of us say no to this?

Are you filing a joint return?

Coleen3 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:09:58 GMT

Are you filing a joint return?

Yes, we will be filling joint return

vivekbansalin — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:09:59 GMT

Yes, we will be filling joint return

Then no one else can claim them generally.

Vanessa — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:10:00 GMT

Then no one else can claim them generally.

This generally applies to divorced couples or someone tha...

Vanessa — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:10:02 GMT

This generally applies to divorced couples or someone that lives with the other parent but are not married.

If you are filing a joint return, and no one else supports your kids, you would say No to the question. If you are filing separate returns then you would both answer yes, as either of you could claim them.