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July 15, 2020
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If my spouse claimed our daughter as a dependent, do I not claim her as well?

  • July 15, 2020
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Best answer by bluedeb

Two people cannot claim the same dependent.  If you are filing separate return, since your spouse claimed her, you cannot claim her on your return.  

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July 15, 2020

Two people cannot claim the same dependent.  If you are filing separate return, since your spouse claimed her, you cannot claim her on your return.  

July 15, 2020

Only one of you may claim her in each year.