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If a child was away in college does that count as living with me or do I subtract those months?

A temporary absence for school or medical treatment does not subtract from the time a child lived with you. That is considered a temporary absence by the IRS and doesn't count.

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If a child was away in college does that count as living with me or do I subtract those months?

A temporary absence for school or medical treatment does not subtract from the time a child lived with you. That is considered a temporary absence by the IRS and doesn't count.
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If a child was away in college does that count as living with me or do I subtract those months?

Short term absence  ( to go to school/ college etc. ) from his/her residence ( your home ) is not considered as absence. You still count all 12 moinths

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