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Claimed duaghter on taxes. Is mother entitled to half? not married.

I worked the year of 2008 as mother went to school. I claimed my duaghter in taxes and only my duaghter. i used most of the tax money as I had bills to pay. We Just went through a seperation and now she believes she is entitled to half of the taxes i recieved back. we are not married and we lived together the 2008 year.

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Any person who provides half of the support for another person can claim the deduction. Unless your separation agreement gave your ex the right to claim a deduction, it is properly yours.
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