DEPENDENTS

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

@Nayana03 

NO.  The custodial parent is the one who can claim the child as a dependent.  Child support is not deductible nor does it entitle you to claim the child as your dependent.  Sorry.  

As far as the IRS is concerned, the custodial parent is the one with whom the child spent the most nights during the tax year--at least 183 nights.

Are you the custodial parent?  Do you have an agreement with the other parent to allow the other parent to claim them--due to divorce or that you live apart and share custody?  Did one of you sign a Form 8332?

If there is a signed 8332 then the custodial parent retains the right to file as Head of Household, get earned income credit and the childcare credit + education credits if the child is a full-time college student.  The non-custodial parent gets the child tax credit for children under the age of 17.

[DoninGA]

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@Nayana03 wrote:

I already received my taxes for 2019.

So how can I add my 2 year old daughter?

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You would need to amend the 2019 tax return that was filed to add her as your dependent in 2019

See this TurvrboTax support FAQ for amending a 2019 tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-do-i-amend-a-2019-return-in-turbotax/01/123845...

[xmasbaby0]

@DoninGA 

"I have a 2 year old that lives with her mother.

 I pay child support and spend quality time with her. "

[DoninGA]

Thanks....I saw that post after already replying to the other post.  You nailed it.