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posted Jun 5, 2021 5:17:19 PM

Which adult should claim the children?

We are filing common law for the first time.

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Level 3
Apr 5, 2022 4:26:22 PM

Generally, the spouse with the lower net income (even if it’s zero income) has to claim these expenses. 

 

For more information, please review our TurboTax article. 

Family Tax Deductions: What Can I Claim? 

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