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??? Can you
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US Politics 5d
Can you claim a child as a dependent on your taxes if you don’t have custody of them?
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Anonymous 5d

My dad did lmfao

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Anonymous 5d

The IRS has a tool for this https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

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Anonymous 5d

I think you can if you're providing for that child's well-being through a structured child support agreement.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5d

Based on his part though

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Anonymous replying to -> full.metal.everything. 5d

I don’t pay child support, can I still claim them?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5d

He didn’t go to jail or anything? I can’t afford to go back

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

Nope. He did it for like, 15 years. Even when I lived out of the country (long story)

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5d

It even got me in state tuition when I moved back lmfao

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5d

Okay my alleged kid lives a few states away apparently so I don’t wanna raise any red flags. That’s good that maybe he’ll get in state tuition if he comes back after I claim him

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

Based. I wish you the best of luck.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

Do you provide for the child's living and have documentation to prove it?

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Anonymous replying to -> full.metal.everything. 5d

I haven’t seen them in years, but I provided for their body when I conceived them

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 5d

I think it boils down to the age, how much time they spend with you, and how much of their support you provide

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

yeah i doubt you can atp without arranging something with your bm. u need to consult the IRS guides or a tax attorney

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Anonymous replying to -> full.metal.everything. 4d

I hate my bm im never talking to her again

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4d

Claiming residency for tuition purposes might be easier tbh if he can just use your address for the in-state university applications. Tax reasons are a bit more difficult

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