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posted Oct 25, 2021 5:15:04 PM

Joint custody and claiming dependent medical expenses

My ex and I have joint custody of our 17 year old son, and he lives with me about 50% of the time.  My ex- is claiming him as a dependent on schedule 5, line 30400.  I pay for his medical expenses---can I claim those on my tax return?

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Returning Member
Jan 10, 2022 3:55:48 PM

Thanks DenseffGeorge.  To confirm, am I right in interpreting your message as I can claim his medical expenses UNLESS he is a non-dependent?

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Jan 14, 2022 11:55:34 AM

Yes, you can claim medical expenses for your 17-year-old son, as long as someone else (the other parent, the son, etc…) is not claiming those same expenses.