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My son was incarcerated for the whole year. I sent him money every month for his basic needs can I claim him as a dependent?

 
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My son was incarcerated for the whole year. I sent him money every month for his basic needs can I claim him as a dependent?

No, you cannot claim him as a dependent.  The state/county provided over one-half of his support for the year.

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My son was incarcerated for the whole year. I sent him money every month for his basic needs can I claim him as a dependent?

No, you cannot claim him as a dependent.  The state/county provided over one-half of his support for the year.

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