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January 17, 2025
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can i claim a child that i took care of since july 2024? but the mothers spouse is trying to claim him

  • January 17, 2025
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can i claim him?

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    January 17, 2025

    The mother's spouse----in other words---the child's bio- or step -father?   Are they still married?  Why is the mother not claiming the child?    If this child is not related to you in any way and did not live with you for the entire year, you cannot claim the child as a dependent.

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