topic Listing dependents in Deductions & credits

Listing dependents

NG0114 — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:01:09 GMT

If the other parent is claiming our children, do I need to list them on my return anyway?

Re: Listing dependents

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:15:40 GMT

Please explain more-- what do you mean by "our" children? Who do the children live with -- or at least who did they spend at least 183 nights with?

Re: Listing dependents

Bsch4477 — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:16:39 GMT

If you are the custodial parent and allowed the other parent to claim the kids (you should give the other parent a signed Form 8332) you can still list the kids on your return and claim child care credit and earned income credit and file as head of household assuming you are otherwise qualified for those benefits.