https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/claiming-dependent/01/3676341#M351570 <P>Hello</P><P>I keep reading and just unsure of our exact situation so please assist.</P><P>During 2024 we separated.</P><P>Neither of us are claiming the spousal amount.</P><P>We do not have an official court order so spousal support is not being included on either of our taxes.</P><P>We have 2 children.</P><P>I claimed a dependent on my return using our eldest details.</P><P>Can my ex also claim a dependent on his return using our other child's details?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Further to this... how does it work for the Canadian Child Benefit&nbsp;</P><P>I will be the one that it goes to, and I know that amounts are based on your tax return, but do I need to do anything extra, such as an application, for our updated situation?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks for any conclusive guidance.</P> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:43:56 GMT ShereeP82 2025-04-27T15:43:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/claiming-dependent/01/3676341#M351570 <P>Hello</P><P>I keep reading and just unsure of our exact situation so please assist.</P><P>During 2024 we separated.</P><P>Neither of us are claiming the spousal amount.</P><P>We do not have an official court order so spousal support is not being included on either of our taxes.</P><P>We have 2 children.</P><P>I claimed a dependent on my return using our eldest details.</P><P>Can my ex also claim a dependent on his return using our other child's details?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Further to this... how does it work for the Canadian Child Benefit&nbsp;</P><P>I will be the one that it goes to, and I know that amounts are based on your tax return, but do I need to do anything extra, such as an application, for our updated situation?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks for any conclusive guidance.</P> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:43:56 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/claiming-dependent/01/3676341#M351570 ShereeP82 2025-04-27T15:43:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-claiming-dependent/01/3676349#M351571 <P>This is the TurboTax US user community website. <BR />Go to this TurboTax Canada website for assistance with a Canadian tax return or the TurboTax Canada editions - <A href="https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/turbotax-support/en-ca" target="_blank">https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/turbotax-support/en-ca</A></P> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:05:16 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-claiming-dependent/01/3676349#M351571 DoninGA 2025-04-27T16:05:16Z