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posted Jun 1, 2019 12:04:23 PM

My daughters mother claimed our 5 month old on her taxes but we both financially take care of her can I claim her as well? without getting my daughters mother introuble?

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:04:25 PM

No.  If all of you live together then only one of you can claim the child.  She cannot be a dependent on both of your returns.

Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:04:27 PM

And if the child only lives with the mother, the custodial parent is the one who can claim the child.

Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 12:04:28 PM

No, you cannot as only one person can claim the child.