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February 12, 2021
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Married Filing Separate with dependents

  • February 12, 2021
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Why can you switch a dependent on a MFS tax return to get additional stimulus payment?

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dascpa
Level 11
February 12, 2021

This was a prior discussion on this platform. Theoretically yes, as long as the custodial parent releases the exemption and signs the Form 8332.  The noncustodial parent is required to attach that form to their tax filing.

dkh
Level 15
February 12, 2021

Why?    Because these stimulus packages were thrown together quickly and loop holes were left open.