My ex-wife and I got divorced in 2015, but we are back together but still not married. How does our situation work with claiming our daughter?

jdspringer3 · ‎February 13, 2025

We file separate tax returns. Can we each file as head of household? Will I be able to claim the EITC on my return if my ex-wife is claiming it on her return?

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 14, 2025

No, you cannot both file as Head of Household. The child can only be entered on one tax return as a qualified dependent for HOH filing status. When all of you live together as a family then only one of you should enter anything about the child on a tax return. The other parent files Single.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎February 14, 2025

No, you cannot both file as Head of Household. The child can only be entered on one tax return as a qualified dependent for HOH filing status. When all of you live together as a family then only one of you should enter anything about the child on a tax return. The other parent files Single.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My ex-wife and I got divorced in 2015, but we are back together but still not married. How does our situation work with claiming our daughter?