QUESTION
Can someone else claim my kids in their tax return?
Asked on Jul 06th, 2011 on Taxation - Florida
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I have lived with my fiancee’s aunt and uncle for 7 months, I have provided all of their support, and I have not used their address for anything. All we do is basically sleep here. Can they legally claim my kids on their 2011 tax return?
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In order for there to be a claim of dependency a taxpayer must meet a support test. The taxpayer who provides at least 50% of the support gets the deduction.
Answered on Jul 04th, 2013 at 12:33 AM
If you resided with your child more than half of the year and provided all of that child's support, then only you can claim the child as a dependent on your federal tax return.
Answered on Jul 08th, 2011 at 1:43 PM