USA Filing status/EITC/ dependent

[Seansmommy]

I am single -unmarried with a 5 yr old son. I have some questions regarding filing status/ EITC and dependents. My son lives with me but his dad pays daycare. Dad does not qualify for EITC due to his income. My income meets the qualifications. Can dad claim him as a dependent, and I separately claim just the EITC? Also what would my filing status be-single or can I still claim head of household even though I am not claiming him as a dependent?

 

[kirby]

EIC but not claim child

I let my ex claim my daughter as a dependent this year on his taxes. I filed my taxes, then I found out that I was able to claim the EIC for her even though I didn't claim her as a dependent. So, I amended my taxes and TurboTax seemed to walk me through it accurately. It said I could not...

ttlc.intuit.com

Above relates to your situation.