Do I need an 8332 Form if my stepchild’s other parent is deceased?

jmfkelshaw · ‎January 28, 2022

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 28, 2022

No you do not need a form from someone who is deceased. Please explain, though, who the child lived with in 2021.

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ColeenD3 · ‎January 28, 2022

Why would you need to? Are you allowing him claim the dependent? Is there any reason why you are not claiming the dependent?

If you are the custodial parent, you can use Form 8332 to do the following.

Release a claim to exemption for your child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child.
Revoke a previous release of claim to exemption for your child.