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Can a parent still receive EIC/child tax credit if a grandparent is claiming the child as a dependent?

My mother is claiming my daughter as a dependent can I still receive the EIC/child tax credit for her?
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Can a parent still receive EIC/child tax credit if a grandparent is claiming the child as a dependent?

No, if your mother is claiming your child as a dependent, then you cannot receive EIC for the child.

**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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Can a parent still receive EIC/child tax credit if a grandparent is claiming the child as a dependent?

No, if your mother is claiming your child as a dependent, then you cannot receive EIC for the child.

**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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