After you file

He can look up near the top half  of his Form 1040 below his name and address---there is a box that would be checked if he said he could be claimed as a dependent.

If you child can be claimed as your dependent and did not check this box, then you will not be able toe-file.  Your return claiming him will be rejected and you will have to print, sign and mail your own return.

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