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huagui
huagui asked in Business & FinanceTaxesUnited States · 6 years ago

I am filing taxes using the status "Married filing separate" We have two children. Can each of us claim one dependent? Other options? thx?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 years ago
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    yes you can each claim one child - if one of you is in a higher tax bracket, you'll get more money back with that person claiming both children

  • Max Hoopla
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    You each can claim one but filing jointly is probably a better option.

  • Slickterp
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Yes, that is a terrible idea and the worst way to file, but yes, you could do that. NO EIC, if one itemizes, both must itemize, lose other deductions and credits for filing separately, terrible way to file.

  • huagui
    6 years ago

    Thanks much for the answers. We are separated so filing jointly is not an option. :)

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