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I don't know what to do with my situation with taking care of my kids. I have them half the time but the mother has already claimed them. Help?

 
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I don't know what to do with my situation with taking care of my kids. I have them half the time but the mother has already claimed them. Help?

If you both have them exactly 6 months and you want to claim your kids, you will need to print and mail your return.  The IRS will use Tie Breaker Rules to determine who gets to claim the kids.

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