Can I claim a foster child of 9 months? 8 of them in 2018, am I able to claim her? the claim was rejected because she has already been claimed. What do we need to do?

lo-alconero · ‎June 4, 2019

AlanT · ‎June 4, 2019

You must file your income tax return by mail claiming the foster child as a dependent. Once the IRS receives your income tax return, they will contact you and the other claimant to gather more information. They will determine he can rightfully claim the child as a dependent.

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AlanT · ‎June 4, 2019

You must file your income tax return by mail claiming the foster child as a dependent. Once the IRS receives your income tax return, they will contact you and the other claimant to gather more information. They will determine he can rightfully claim the child as a dependent.

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Can I claim a foster child of 9 months? 8 of them in 2018, am I able to claim her? the claim was rejected because she has already been claimed. What do we need to do?