Do both my common law partner and I put down our children as dependents?

I'm just wondering if both my fiance and I put down that we have dependents or only the person claiming the children?

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Level 6

Oct 29, 2019 6:20:38 PM

Only one person can claim a specific child dependant. Other than that, both of you can separately claim your own dependants.

Level 6

Oct 29, 2019 6:20:38 PM

Only one person can claim a specific child dependant. Other than that, both of you can separately claim your own dependants.

New Member

Oct 29, 2019 6:20:40 PM

Ok, so when filing our taxes online together and it asks do you have dependents, only one of us would say yes? (We have 2 children together)

Level 6

Oct 29, 2019 6:20:41 PM

That is correct if you file as married or common-law equivalent.