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    Jan 27, 2009, 07:09 PM
    Amount on claiming a child
    Hello I was just wondering what is the amount you get for claiming a child on 2008 return?
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    Jan 28, 2009, 03:53 PM
    The dependency exemption is $3,500.

    How much that affects your refund depends on your tax bracket.

    Most people are in the 15% tax bracket, so the exemption increases their refund by $525.
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