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Why do i need to claim my son as a dependent?

i only met my son once thereafter i was incarcerated for the next 17 years. so i was not able to provide for my son.
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gloriah5200
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Why do i need to claim my son as a dependent?

You do not need to claim your son as a dependent if he did not qualify as your dependent.

 

 

 

 

Why do i need to claim my son as a dependent?

even if he qualifies as your dependent you do not have to claim him. 

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