Qualifying child and dependent evidence screener

Walk through relationship, age, residency, support, and joint-return facts before claiming a dependent or child credit.

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Evidence to collect
Birth or relationship records, school records, medical or housing records, custody documents, support receipts, and SSN documentation.

Disability, temporary absence, tiebreaker, divorced-parent, qualifying-relative, and state rules require separate review.

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