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Posted by Phil Marti on March 19, 2008, 4:56 pm
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"Larry Israel" wrote:
> My son, born in the US, did not live there long enough to be able to pass
> his American citizenship to his children, born and living
> outside the US. His wife isnot an American either. Now my son will be
> getting US citizenship based on my residence in the US.
>
> Now here is my question -- for 2007 his children will not be US citizens,
> and
> thus unable to be counted as dependents. Perhaps by the end of 2008 they
> will
> be. Will he be able to file an amended return for 2007 to count them as
> dependents?
No. Each tax year stands alone.
> Will he be able to claim the child allowance?
Except for adopted children the child must be a US citizen or national or a
resident alien.
See the 1040 instructions.
--
Phil Marti
Clarksburg, MD
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