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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3 Replies
xmasbaby0
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.
xmasbaby0
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.
MinhT
Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 12:04:28 PM
No, you cannot as only one person can claim the child.