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Returning Member
posted Feb 7, 2025 9:08:53 AM

I had a foster car kid from April to June for 2 1/2 months. Does that count as a dependent or no

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Level 15
Feb 7, 2025 9:11:06 AM

No.  The child must have been living in your home for over 6 months for you to be able to claim them as a dependent.

Level 15
Feb 7, 2025 9:11:35 AM

No.   The child was not with you long enough.  You cannot enter anything about the child on your tax return.

Expert Alumni
Feb 7, 2025 9:13:07 AM

No.  The child must have the same principal residence as the taxpayer for more than half of the tax year.