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posted Mar 1, 2025 3:53:51 PM

Can I claim my stepdaughter as my dependent if I provide most of her expenses, but she lives with my wife in a different location/state?

We are filing married filing separate.

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Mar 1, 2025 4:01:23 PM

No. You can only claim her if the custodial parent gives you a signed form 8332.