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Divorce and Dependents: Who Claims the Kids

If you are divorced and have children, only one parent can claim the dependency exemption worth $3,300 for each qualifying child on 2006 tax returns. The parent who claims the dependency exemption is also entitled to the $1,000-per-child tax credit for kids under 17, assuming his or her income is not too high. Read Entire Article