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posted Jun 4, 2019 5:10:49 PM

Can I claim my step child on my taxes?

 Can I also claim my wife’s child who is not biologically mine?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 5:10:51 PM

No you don’t claim your wife as a dependent.  A spouse is never a dependent.  You file a Joint return for both of you combined even if only one person has income.  You can claim her child on the Joint return.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 5:10:51 PM

No you don’t claim your wife as a dependent.  A spouse is never a dependent.  You file a Joint return for both of you combined even if only one person has income.  You can claim her child on the Joint return.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 5:10:52 PM

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