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Splitting dependents
For non-married couple with 2 children, both make close to the same income…. Would it be more beneficial for each to claim 1 child to maximize the EITC? (since a 2nd child doesn’t double the credit amount)
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Yes, probably. The only way yo be sure is to do test returns. That's much easier using download TurboTax, rather than the online version, Or you can use this tool.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/?s=1.
Only one of you can use Head of Household filing status.
In order to claim Head of Household (HoH) filing status, you must be claiming a dependent and you must be the partner that paid more than half of the household expenses.
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