Can I claim my son if he passed away?

You can take an exemption for a child who dies in the year that the death occurred. This is also true for infants, even if the child lived for just a brief moment. The deceased child must meet the usual legal requirements to be claimed as a dependent on your income tax return.

Do I get Child Tax Credit if I live abroad?

Yes, expats are also able to claim this credit for a qualifying child or dependent. The normal child care tax credit requirements apply even if you’re abroad. You might qualify for a credit for the child care expenses paid to a foreign care provider so that you (and your spouse) can work or look for work.

Do you have to pay child support if your child does not live with you?

Remember, the child must live with you for more than half the year. If your daughter does not live with you for more than six months, you would not be able to claim her as a dependent even if you pay child support and help with other financial needs. Therefore, anyone else claiming her is irrelevant to your personal tax situation.

Can You claim an adult son as a dependent?

Can I claim my adult son as a dependent? You may be able to claim him as a dependent under the Qualifying Relative rules if he meets all the requirements under the rules. Who pays for his health care coverage is not relevant.

How many days in a year can a child live with a third party?

There are 365 days in a year, so even if your child lived with each of you for exactly six months or 182 days, there’s still that 365th day dangling out there, waiting to act as a tiebreaker. But it could change the equation if your child spent a portion of the year living with a third party.

Do you have to count time away from your home as not living there?

You don’t have to count temporary absences from your home as not living there. You’re permitted to spend time away on vacation, or for business or educational reasons, assuming you still maintain the property as your residence, and you intend to return there. 4