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posted Apr 9, 2021 9:43:18 AM

I am stuck on the question, "Did your child live with you?" and "How many months?" He was at college from Aug-Dec. but we supported him there and he came home frequent.

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Expert Alumni
Apr 9, 2021 9:54:53 AM

If your child is away at college, the IRS considers this a temporary absence.

 

You can indicate that your child lived with you for the whole year in the dependent section.

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Apr 9, 2021 10:04:07 AM

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