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    curioustaxmind Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 26, 2008, 10:25 AM
    Earned Income Credit
    I'm curious about a situation. My step-brother has a son that was born 10/2001. His ex wife and I are close and she has already filed her taxes and received a refund on her other two children. The father doesn't work and I do a lot for him and my nephew. Clothes, food, and other expenses are provided.

    My question is can I file him on my taxes? If so, what documents can I use to receive EIC? I have spoken with the mother and my step brother, both are okay with this. They were actually the creator of the thought.

    Can someone help me out? I have a tax extension until May 23. I Thank you in advance.
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    Apr 26, 2008, 12:00 PM
    You would not be able to claim him on your taxes like that. The mother or father must claim him for the EIC. Sorry. You could use him as a deduction though if he lived with you for 12 months of the year. If you just contributed food, etc. then no, you can't even do that. Sorry.
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    Apr 26, 2008, 07:00 PM
    To claim a dependent, you must be the one you can claim the child. If someone else can claim the child (and does not claim it), you can not claim the child.
    Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Requirements for claiming a dependent
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