If my separated husband claims 1 of our 2 children - the one with the disability tax credit - will the child tax benefit for both still come to me?

hunterdan97 · ‎October 30, 2019

My husband & I separated in Sept of 2017. Our children live with me 80% of the time. He made a lot more than I did last year - so needs the deductions more than I do. My only concern is that if he claims 1 or both of the children on his return - how will that affect my child tax benefit which I'm very reliant on at the moment? Will it be calculated based on his income & go to him?

TurboTaxMary-Ann1 · ‎October 30, 2019

Even if your ex-spouse claims the disability amount for one of your children, the child tax benefit will still come to you for both unless you specifically request that it doesn't.

If my separated husband claims 1 of our 2 children - the one with the disability tax credit - will the child tax benefit for both still come to me?

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