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    Feb 8, 2007, 12:10 AM
    Claiming a dependent
    When filing taxes can two individuals claim the same dependent for 6 months each, if the dependent was in the household for six months.
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    Feb 8, 2007, 12:31 AM
    Only ONE person can claim any one person as a dependent. You cannot share it!
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