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alvesjra1
Level 1
October 25, 2023
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Claiming a dependent

  • October 25, 2023
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My son lived with me from Jan thru Aug. He now lives with his mom. If his mom does not work but I do can I still claim him as a dependent? 

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John-H2021
John-H2021
Level 6
October 25, 2023

Hello , The IRS ruels state that the dependent is claimed by the person they spent the most nights with.

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    John-H2021
    John-H2021
    Level 6
    October 25, 2023

    Hello I just wanted to clarify that the custodial parent (the one the dependent lived with the longest) can release the dependent exemtion to the other parent if they wanted to, here is an article explaining it in detail. 

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/what-is-form-8332-release-revocation-of-release-of-claim-to-exemption-for-child-by-custodial-parent/L25kdeRnR

     

    Here is another article explaining claiming a dependent

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94

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