I am divorced w/a daughter is fulltime student. She stayed with me less than 1month, lived fulltime w/her dad. Divorce decree this is my year to claim her? Can I?

xerxes1998 · ‎June 6, 2019

Vanessa · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, as long as her father signs form 8332. You will still answer in TurboTax that she lived with you for 1 month. You cannot claim Head of Household for her, but you will be eligible for the $500 Other Dependent Credit if she is over 17 ($2,000 if under)

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Vanessa · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, as long as her father signs form 8332. You will still answer in TurboTax that she lived with you for 1 month. You cannot claim Head of Household for her, but you will be eligible for the $500 Other Dependent Credit if she is over 17 ($2,000 if under)

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I am divorced w/a daughter is fulltime student. She stayed with me less than 1month, lived fulltime w/her dad. Divorce decree this is my year to claim her? Can I?