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A custodial parent is the parent with whom a child primarily lives. A non-custodial parent is the parent who does not have primary custody of the child. The custodial parent typically has the right to claim the child as a dependent on their tax return, and as such may be eligible for certain tax benefits […]

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The dependent exemption can be quite valuable to taxpayers when they file their tax returns. Provided the dependent meets all the requirements to be considered a qualifying child or qualifying relative to the taxpayer, the filer is eligible to claim a dependent exemption. The IRS has certain rules in place as stated in the tax […]

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