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He has been living abroad with his father since we separated in 2008. He is now 12 years old and his father is a citizen of another country. I have been claiming my son as a dependent since 2008 and getting tax refunds even though I don't contribute financially towards him and he does not live with me. Am I committing an offence?
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Yes. You don’t qualify to claim your child under either set of rules. You may not get caught, since the other parent does not file a US tax return. But you are breaking the law.
as others have pointed out, you do not qualify to take him as a dependent, claim head of household or any credits related to his being a dependent. seek professional help, before the IRS contacts you.
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