Kea Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think I've got this right, but I just want to verify: Dad and Mom are divorced Dad is US citizen and lives in US Mom lives in Pakistan 5 year-old Son is US citizen and lives in Pakistan with Mom Son does not provide over half his own support Mom signs a Form 8332 (she's not going to use the exemption) Therefore Dad can claim Son's exemption and Child Tax Credit Since Mom signs Form 8832, it doesn't matter that Son does not live with Dad Since Son is US citizen, it doesn't matter what country he lives in Is this correct? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Nothing to back up my answer, but the answer is NO. He cannot claim his dependency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick in cal Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 He IS 5 years old and since our school systems are atrocious maybe he wants him to be educated in Pakistan and at least come out of primary school knowing how to read and write. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kea Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 If he can't claim his son, which of the 5 tests fails? (Oh, I forgot to mention, the son is not married and thus does not file a joint return.) He can't claim if the son doesn't live with him unless there is an 8332 and there is. Son must live in US, Canada or Mexico OR be a US Citizen or Resident -- he's US Citizen. Yes, I fully admit to being unsure, which is why I posted the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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