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    Suman1983 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 20, 2008, 11:50 AM
    Claiming my child on the tax return
    Dear All,

    My child has never been to US, but I am full year resident in the US. Can I claim my child as a dependent on my tax return?

    Thanks in Advance.
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    Jun 20, 2008, 07:25 PM
    The first requirement is that child must have lived with one of the parents. Also, no one else should qualify to claim the child.
    Read this: Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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    Jun 23, 2008, 07:44 AM
    No, you cannot.

    New guidance from the IRS says that the child must have spent at least SOME time in the U.S. to be claimed as a dependent unless you are from Mexico, Canada or South Korea.
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