I have his social security number and death certificate
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Yes you can claim him as a dependent on your 2016 tax return. A dependent that passes away during the year is considered living in your home for the entire year. When entering him as a dependent there will be a box that asks if they passed away during the year. Check that box and then enter the date they passed away.
Yes you can claim him as a dependent on your 2016 tax return. A dependent that passes away during the year is considered living in your home for the entire year. When entering him as a dependent there will be a box that asks if they passed away during the year. Check that box and then enter the date they passed away.
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