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posted Sep 18, 2025 1:43:41 PM

Dependent not showing in my 2024 Tax Return

I am a single parent and have 2 dependents less less both 10 years below. I declared both of  them in my Turbo Tax filing but when I checked my return only one of my dependent was listed in line 30400

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Sep 18, 2025 2:01:38 PM

You can only claim one child for the Eligible Dependent Credit (aka the Equivalent to Spouse Credit).  If you have more than one child, you should choose the one with the lowest net income in order to maximize the credit.