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carlosb1987
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Hello,

 My family is out the country (Mexico) I am legally married in Ecuador, I have one step son and one son.

I support my family with house, food, school, clothes, etc.

My questions is Could I put them as dependents on my tax return?

 

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No, in order to claim someone as a dependent for either the Child Tax Credit or Other Dependent Credit, they must be a US Citizen, US National or US Resident Alien.  

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