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We’re the divorced or legally separated parents of one child. May each parent claim the child as a dependent for a different part of the tax year?

I am adopting a child and don't yet have a Social Security number for the child. How may I claim the child as my dependent?

My daughter was born on December 31. May I claim her as a dependent and also claim the child tax credit?

If both parents who were never married want to claim the earned income credit, which parent is entitled to claim the credit as an eligible individual with a qualifying child?

My husband and I were separated the last 11 months of the year and our two minor children lived with me for a greater part of the year than they lived with my husband. My husband provided all the financial support. Who may claim the children as dependents on the tax return?

I am divorced with one child. This year my ex-spouse, who is the noncustodial parent, is entitled to claim our child as a dependent. May I still qualify as head of household?

If I lived apart from my spouse from July 10 to December 31 but wasn't legally separated from my spouse under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance at the end of the year, may I file as head of household? Will my filing status allow me to claim a credit for childcare expenses and the earned income tax credit if I have a qualifying child?

My daughter was born at the end of the year. We're still waiting for a Social Security number. May I file my return now and provide her Social Security number later?