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    Anthony609 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 8, 2009, 12:07 AM
    Child Support and Claiming the Child on Federal Tax Return
    Ok here is the question!! I Pay A little Over 800 a Month in Child Support Am I Able to Claim him on my Federal Taxes
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    Jul 8, 2009, 04:14 AM

    You need to talk to the one raising the child because if you claim them and they claim them then it is tax fraud.
    Many split up couples I know alternate every other year or they let the one that would get a bigger return file and then use the difference toward the child.
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    Jul 8, 2009, 06:24 AM

    Like NoHelp said... basically its for the two of you to decide. If you cannot agree, the custodial parent wins in the eyes of the IRS.
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