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February 27, 2020
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Dependent and filing head of household but not claiming child

  • February 27, 2020
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If I claim head of household but do not claim my child can the other parent claim the child as a dependent?

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    Employee
    February 27, 2020

    If you are the custodial parent you can give the other parent a form 8332 to allow that parent to claim the child as a dependent. But you can still file head of household and claim child care credit and earned income credit even though the other parent claims the dependency.