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    Mar 18, 2007, 03:51 AM
    Dependent tax ques.
    How many dependents may I claim , over the amount that actually live in my house and still be able to get a return. Legally
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    Mar 18, 2007, 04:17 AM
    Hello watcher:

    It doesn't matter whether they live with you or not. What matters is that you contribute more than 50% of their support. So, how many ever you support, that's the amount you can claim

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    Mar 20, 2007, 11:15 AM
    ExCon has it right if you are speaking about your tax return.

    If you are speaking about the W-4, claim yourself, your wife and your children, plus up to TWO more.
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