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posted Jul 15, 2020 3:02:55 PM

If my spouse claimed our daughter as a dependent, do I not claim her as well?

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Level 15
Jul 15, 2020 3:05:55 PM

Two people cannot claim the same dependent.  If you are filing separate return, since your spouse claimed her, you cannot claim her on your return.  

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Level 15
Jul 15, 2020 3:05:55 PM

Two people cannot claim the same dependent.  If you are filing separate return, since your spouse claimed her, you cannot claim her on your return.  

Level 1
Jul 15, 2020 3:06:31 PM

Only one of you may claim her in each year.