https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/remove-eic-my-tax/01/3207135#M309164 Can I claim my child as non-dependent/EIC and not a dependent? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:07:17 GMT maileeyang1 2026-02-10T11:07:17Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/remove-eic-my-tax/01/3207135#M309164 Can I claim my child as non-dependent/EIC and not a dependent? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:07:17 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/remove-eic-my-tax/01/3207135#M309164 maileeyang1 2026-02-10T11:07:17Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-remove-eic-my-tax/01/3207242#M309177 <P class="p1">Are you the custodial parent?&nbsp; Do you have an agreement with the other parent to allow the other parent to claim them--due to divorce or that you live apart and share custody?&nbsp; Did one of you sign a Form 8332?</P> <P class="p1">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p1">If there is a signed 8332 then the custodial parent retains the right to file as Head of Household, get earned income credit and the childcare credit.&nbsp; The non-custodial parent gets the child tax credit for children under the age of 17.</P> <P class="p1">&nbsp;</P> <P class="p1">As far as the IRS is concerned, the custodial parent is the one with whom the child spent the most nights during the tax year--at least 183 nights.</P> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:08:43 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-remove-eic-my-tax/01/3207242#M309177 xmasbaby0 2024-02-21T13:08:43Z