Only if all of the rules are met by you and the child that is on welfare for you qualify to be able claim a qualifying dependency exemption on your 1040 income tax return for this purpose.
For all of the rules go to the IRS gov website and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3. Personal Exemptions and Dependents
Each test is explained in chapter 3 of the publication 17 and you will also find the worksheet that you can use to determine if the support test is met.
My child has to pay for lunch can I claim that on my taxes?
My child was in the Job Corps last year, can I still claim him on my federal income taxes as a dependant?
No you can not claim a child who is married
Whoever has the child the most in their home gets to claim the child on their taxes, unless you make another agreement. If he has it on paper that you said that he can claim tham, then he can. Otherwise, it is whoever the child spent the most overnights with.
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To claim a child as a dependent on your taxes, the child must have lived with you and you must have provided support for over 50% of the year. So the mother in this case can claim her grandson on her taxes if she supported the child for at least 183 days out of the year, regardless of whether or not the mother of the child owes back child support.
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no, unless you are their legal guardian.