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I Have 2 kids and they both worked and they are 16 and 14 yrs old. I am claiming 1 child equivalent to spouse so do I still put both their incomes down?

 
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I Have 2 kids and they both worked and they are 16 and 14 yrs old. I am claiming 1 child equivalent to spouse so do I still put both their incomes down?

Yes. Some dependants credits are prorated based on your dependant's income(s).

We generally recommend that the dependant's (usually simple) returns be prepared first so you have the amounts you need for your return.

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I Have 2 kids and they both worked and they are 16 and 14 yrs old. I am claiming 1 child equivalent to spouse so do I still put both their incomes down?

Yes. Some dependants credits are prorated based on your dependant's income(s).

We generally recommend that the dependant's (usually simple) returns be prepared first so you have the amounts you need for your return.