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goatlady
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Our son is an addict, we have supported him the last two years. He owes fines and back child support. Can we claim him without losing our refund?

 
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TomD8
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Our son is an addict, we have supported him the last two years. He owes fines and back child support. Can we claim him without losing our refund?

Your tax refund cannot be seized or offset because of the debts of a dependent.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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TomD8
Level 15

Our son is an addict, we have supported him the last two years. He owes fines and back child support. Can we claim him without losing our refund?

Your tax refund cannot be seized or offset because of the debts of a dependent.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
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