Get Fillableform 8332 Release Of Claim To Exemption For Child

If you are the custodial parent, you can use Form 8332 to do the following. Release a claim to exemption for your child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child. Revoke a previous release of claim to exemption for your child.

When to use Form 8332. If you have custody of your child, but want to release the right to claim your child as a dependent to the noncustodial parent you'll need to fill out Form 8332. All that's needed is your child's name, the tax year, your Social Security number, then your signature and date.

The custodial parent needs to sign IRS Form 8332 “Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent” giving up their legal claim to the dependency exception.

The non-custodial parent must have been granted the right to claim the child as a dependent by a divorce or separation agreement or by a court order. The custodial parent must sign Form 8332 and provide it to the non-custodial parent.

Note: This form also applies to some tax benefits, including the child tax credit, additional child tax credit, and credit for other dependents. It doesn't apply to other tax benefits, such as the earned income credit, dependent care credit, or head of household filing status.

Form 8332 is the form custodial parents can use to release their right to claim a child as a dependent to the noncustodial parent. The form can be used for current or future tax years. Additionally, custodial parents can use tax Form 8332 to revoke the release of this same right.

Note: If you are filing your return electronically, you must file Form 8332 with Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return.

If you are the custodial parent, you can use Form 8332 to do the following. Release a claim to exemption for your child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child. Revoke a previous release of claim to exemption for your child.