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Can both parents claim the same child 1 as a dependent and the other as earned income

 
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LeeM
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Can both parents claim the same child 1 as a dependent and the other as earned income

You can claim the Earned Income Credit, if you qualify, even though the other parent is claiming the dependent exemption.

However, your child would most likely not be a qualifying child for that credit. 

For more information, please review the TurboTax FAQ below:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4835245

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