If my spouse claimed our daughter as a dependent, do I not claim her as well?

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Two people cannot claim the same dependent. If you are filing separate return, since your spouse claimed her, you cannot claim her on your return.

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Two people cannot claim the same dependent. If you are filing separate return, since your spouse claimed her, you cannot claim her on your return.

Only one of you may claim her in each year.

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