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c_trostle
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My son was born Aug2016, helived with me only he 3 months. His father had him overnights since the very end of nov,due to my work schedule, do I still claim him

 
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bwa
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My son was born Aug2016, helived with me only he 3 months. His father had him overnights since the very end of nov,due to my work schedule, do I still claim him

Your child would be your dependent if from birth to the end of the year he lived with you more than 1/2 of the nights to the end of the year.  The dates you provided suggest that you did.

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My son was born Aug2016, helived with me only he 3 months. His father had him overnights since the very end of nov,due to my work schedule, do I still claim him

Are you married or single? Do you live with the child's father? Please clarify your living situation so that someone may help you.
c_trostle
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My son was born Aug2016, helived with me only he 3 months. His father had him overnights since the very end of nov,due to my work schedule, do I still claim him

I am single and we haven't lived together since April
bwa
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My son was born Aug2016, helived with me only he 3 months. His father had him overnights since the very end of nov,due to my work schedule, do I still claim him

Your child would be your dependent if from birth to the end of the year he lived with you more than 1/2 of the nights to the end of the year.  The dates you provided suggest that you did.

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