Can a non-custodial parent claim the child tax credit?

[jmg-wojdaczcpa]

The child is not a dependent.

[TaxMonkey · Accepted solution]

Yes, assuming the custodial parent signs Form 8332 allowing them to.

[ALTaxQs]

So, the question now is How do you claim that in ProSeries?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

the CTC follows the child's "exemption" so the non custodial parent would need to claim the child as a dependent....the custodial parent would sign the 8332 allowing the non custodial parent to claim them.

[IRonMaN]

Scan the signed 8332 and attach the pdf to the return.