It depends. Generally, you can claim your children even if all of you are living with your parents. You just have to make sure your children are still your dependents. For a Qualifying Child there are 5 tests: Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew). Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year. Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled. Support: Must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year. Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year.You can read more here and here.

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Can I claim my children even if I live with my parents?

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It depends. Generally, you can claim your children even if all of you are living with your parents. You just have to make sure your children are still your dependents.

For a Qualifying Child there are 5 tests:

Relationship: Must be your child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew).
Residence: Must have the same residence for more than half the year.
Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled.
Support: Must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year.
Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year.