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Lesson 14 6 minute lesson Interactive

Dependents and Filing Conversations

Understand why family members should coordinate before answering dependency questions on a return.

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Lesson goal

Recognize that eligibility depends on facts and that duplicate claims can create problems.

Three ideas to keep

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Dependency rules consider support and living arrangements

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Family members should coordinate before filing

3

Tax software questions require accurate facts

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Make the call

You are unsure whether someone else can claim you. What is the best next step?

Knowledge check

Lock it in

Why coordinate dependency information before filing?

Finish both activities

Choose the strongest answer in each activity.

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