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Could I claim my child as my dependent?

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June 1, 2019
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My son was born in January 2016 and live abroad since April with his mother(non resident alien).

Is he qualified as my dependent? I'm unmarried.

Do I have to live with him since his birthday?

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Best answer by bwa

There are two types of dependents, a qualifying child and a qualifying relative. If he didn't live with you more than half the year he wouldn't qualify for the first type, but may for the second.

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garfexAuthor

TT said he is qualified as my dependent. I read somewhere on IRS website there's a 6 month rule. now I am confused.

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ChrisJ

Have you entered this information into TurboTax?

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bwaAnswer

Employee

There are two types of dependents, a qualifying child and a qualifying relative. If he didn't live with you more than half the year he wouldn't qualify for the first type, but may for the second.

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garfexAuthor

This does make sense.

One further question, If i claim my child as dependent. He has insurance coverage from Jan 1st to August 30th.

if I file the tax on Apr 1st 2017. My son have been physically present in foreign country for a whole year by then. Does it meet the 330 day rule for health care exemptions? Do I need to pay the penalty for the rest of year 2016?