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    Mar 9, 2008, 07:25 PM
    Child care benefits for non resident alien child?
    Hi,
    I am a resident alien on a J1 while my wife and son are non resident aliens on a J2. My wife has a SSN while my son has an ITIN. They have lived with me the hole tax year. Can I claim child care benefits for my son?
    Thanks for all your help in advance,
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    Apr 25, 2008, 01:54 PM
    You can claim child care benefits IF your wife is working or attending college.

    Otherwise, no.
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