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Best answer by MichaelDC

Very sorry for your loss. 

If your dependent died at any time during 2017 (even January 1), you would continue to claim him/her as if alive for the entire year. If he/she died any time before 1/1/17, it wouldn't be possible to claim them on the 2017 return. 

All other dependent rules apply. If you have any other details regarding this question, please feel free to post them in the comment section. 

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MichaelDCAnswer
Employee
June 6, 2019

Very sorry for your loss. 

If your dependent died at any time during 2017 (even January 1), you would continue to claim him/her as if alive for the entire year. If he/she died any time before 1/1/17, it wouldn't be possible to claim them on the 2017 return. 

All other dependent rules apply. If you have any other details regarding this question, please feel free to post them in the comment section.