Pregunta My spouse and I are filing as married filing separately. We both contributed to the support of our son. Can we both claim him as a dependent on our separate returns? Respuesta No, a child may only be claimed as a dependent on one return in a tax year. For more information on which of you can claim your son, refer to Whom may I claim as a dependent? Información adicional Publication 501, Dependents, Standard Deduction and Filing Information Categoría Filing requirements, status, dependents Subcategoría Dependents