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A help window stated I can count the months my child was away from home at college. Does that mean I can still state that he lived with me for the entire year?

 
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A help window stated I can count the months my child was away from home at college. Does that mean I can still state that he lived with me for the entire year?

Yes, the time your college student lives away at school is a "temporary absence" so you can still say they lived with you all year.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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A help window stated I can count the months my child was away from home at college. Does that mean I can still state that he lived with me for the entire year?

Yes, the time your college student lives away at school is a "temporary absence" so you can still say they lived with you all year.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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