Answers to other questions about dependents
What if my dependent was born or died during the year?
My child's other parent claims my child as a dependent, but my child lives with me. Can I still claim the Earned Income Credit and Child and Dependent Care Credit?
Can I file a tax return if I don't have a Social Security number (SSN), ITIN, or ATIN for my child?
Can I claim my stepchild or adopted child as a dependent?
Can I claim my fiance (girlfriend, boyfriend, or any unrelated person) as a dependent?
Can I claim my fiance's (girlfriend's or boyfriend's) kids as dependents on my tax return?
Can I claim my grandchild (niece, brother, etc.) as a dependent?
Can I claim my parent, adult child, grandparent, aunt, or other adult relative as a dependent?
Can I claim my child if my child has a job and is filing his or her own tax return?
What if my child was away at college or other temporary absence?
What if both parents live together, but aren't married, which parent claims the child on their tax return?
What if I want to enter a qualifying child, but not a dependent?
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