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posted Feb 7, 2022 7:30:23 PM

I was divorced, now remarried, have 2 children from past marriage aged 13 and 15, and have 58% of custody receiving child support. Can I claim them eligible dependants?

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Feb 8, 2022 10:59:05 AM

No. You can't claim a child as an eligible dependant if you have a spouse or a common-law partner.

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Moderator
Feb 8, 2022 10:59:05 AM

No. You can't claim a child as an eligible dependant if you have a spouse or a common-law partner.