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If I don't live with my wife and kids can I claim them?

she don't work and the kids are on SSI
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JulieR
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If I don't live with my wife and kids can I claim them?

Yes. If you are married, you may file a joint return with your wife and claim your qualifying children as your dependents.  The following provides more details of who you may claim as dependents on your return. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5187060

If I don't live with my wife and kids can I claim them?

However, your wife must agree to this.

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