Can dad file the child that is on mom section 8

jonestamika82583 · ‎June 1, 2019

AmyW · ‎June 1, 2019

Yes, you may be able to claim your son as a qualifying child if:

He is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
He lives with you for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
You provided more than half of his support for the tax year
You are the only person claiming him

See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child.

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your son's support:

This will have no effect on any benefits.

AmyW · ‎June 1, 2019

Yes, you may be able to claim your son as a qualifying child if:

He is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
He lives with you for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
You provided more than half of his support for the tax year
You are the only person claiming him

See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child.

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your son's support:

Claiming a child will not affect benefits that are received by the child's mother.

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